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Conditions at Steamer Lane in February
February: Consistency Meets Size
February closely rivals January in sheer output. Swell height remains at 2.2m (7ft) and average period is 13.2s, so the Lane stays under a steady conveyor belt of long-period WNW and W groundswell. WNW leads at 38.1%, with W adding 20.5% and NW adding 4.9%, keeping 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) waves in the water for a high percentage of the month. Offshore winds remain locked in: NNW 18.2%, NW 14.7%, WNW 10.5% and N 4.6%; overall, the wind is ideal 63% of the time. The bad SW/SSW/S sector is present but secondary, mostly on stormy days. Air temps creep to 10°C, rain picks up to 3.83mm/day and the water sits at 12.3°C, so still full rubber.
Average Spot conditions at Steamer Lane in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane.