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Conditions at Blacks Beach in February
February: Bigger Swell, Slightly Fiercer Winds
February brings a bit more size to Blacks Beach, with the average swell height pushing 1.1m (3.6ft). The direction profile remains winter-perfect: W and WSW combine for 85.7 percent of all swell energy, with W alone at 53.2 percent. The average period of 12.4s keeps the surf powerful, and the number of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) W swell events actually increases compared to January. The challenge is the wind. Ideal offshore flow drops to 41 percent, and the wind rose shows a marked uptick in onshore W and WNW flow as low-pressure systems pass closer to California. You'll need to be selective, but when an offshore E/ENE breeze locks in early, the waves can be raw, heavy and perfectly shaped. Water temp is still 14.7°C (58°F), air temps are cool at 14.4°C (58°F), and February is the wettest month with 2.77 mm/day of precipitation - often bringing fresh snowmelt to the nearby rivers and crisp, hollow surf.
Average Spot conditions at Blacks Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Blacks Beach during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Blacks Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Blacks Beach for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Blacks Beach.