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Conditions at Rockaway-Manzanita in February
February: Heavy Swells, Shifting Windows
February continues the winter theme with average swell heights around 9ft (2.8m) and 12.4s periods. W and WNW directions dominate at 16% each, with WSW adding another 9%. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range is the main event, and the long periods give the waves serious push as they hit the west-facing sandbars. This is organized, powerful groundswell.
Offshore flow is present 34% of the time, but the wind picture is more mixed than January. South and SSW winds, around 11% and 10% respectively, bring Pacific fronts and rain - precipitation still averages 6.66mm/day. Air temps creep up slightly to 5.4°C and water temperature holds at 9.5°C. When high pressure locks in over eastern Oregon, those E and ESE winds groom the swell into clean, glassy lines. It is a month of high risk and high reward.
Average Spot conditions at Rockaway-Manzanita in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rockaway-Manzanita 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 Rockaway-Manzanita for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rockaway-Manzanita 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 Rockaway-Manzanita.