Conditions at Ponce Inlet in February
February: Consistency in the Cold
February continues the winter rhythm with an average swell height of 1.2m (4ft) and a slightly longer period of 8.2s. The E sector remains the dominant swell source at 18.4%, followed by ESE at 15.1%, ENE at 13.7% and NE at 13.2%. The favorable E-NE quadrant still accounts for over half of all wave energy, keeping Ponce Inlet active and rideable.
Ideal wind is present 41% of the time, mainly when cold fronts sweep through and the flow goes W-SW. The ocean temperature cools a touch to 19.6°C (67.3°F), while air temps average 18.9°C (66.0°F). Precipitation is slightly lower at 2.25mm/day. This is a dependable month for solid, if not spectacular, surf in clean westerly offshores.
Average Spot conditions at Ponce Inlet in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet.