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Conditions at Rockaway Beach in February
February: Coldest Water, Strongest Nor'easter Potential
February is very similar to January, with an average swell height of 1.3m (4.3ft), a slightly longer period of 7.2s, and ideal conditions 29% of the time. South swell energy dominates the spectrum: S (11.2%), SSE (9.6%), SSW (7.8%), with E/ESE/SE also present as Nor'easters and offshore lows churn the Western Atlantic. Wind direction remains mostly from the W/NW/NNW and WNW, meaning plenty of cold, clean offshore flow to hold up the SSE-facing sandbars. The ocean temperature bottoms out near 3.9°C (39°F), making February the coldest, most demanding month for the body - but often one of the most consistent winter surf months of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Rockaway Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rockaway 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 Rockaway Beach.