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Conditions at Oceanside in February
February: Sustained Winter Energy With More Wind
February remains prime time at Oceanside. The average swell height nudges up to 1.1m (3.5ft), with W swells at 53.2% and WSW at 32.5%. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range is the bread and butter, but there is also a slightly larger share of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves than in January, especially from the W. At 12.4s, the period is still classic long-period groundswell, generated by strong extratropical cyclones roaring across the North Pacific.
Wind quality backs up a notch from January, with ideal conditions holding at 42% of the time. Westerly and west-southwesterly onshore winds become more noticeable at 14.0% and 7.6% respectively, so the afternoon window is often bumpy. Early mornings are the key - before the sea breeze strengthens, the SW-facing lineup can still be immaculate. Water temp is 14.4°C (57.9°F), while wet February storms often bring rain, so keep an eye on the radar and hunt the breaks in the clouds.
Average Spot conditions at Oceanside in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oceanside 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 Oceanside for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oceanside 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 Oceanside.