Conditions at Stockton in February
February: The North Atlantic Bites Back
February keeps Stockton on the winter track. Average height is still 2.3ft (0.7m) with a slightly longer average period of 6.5s, indicating a touch more organization. The directional spread sees S (10.5%), SSE (9.0%) and ESE (8.6%) as the leading swell quadrants, while NW, WNW and NNW winds still dominate the wind rose (13.7%, 13.4%, 10.7%). This is a classic setup for morning offshore sessions on S/SE swell, especially after a cold front pushes through. The low sun angle and cold water (3.2°C) keep crowds away, but the surfing can be genuinely crisp when the period jumps into the 10-14s range. As the NAO steers the storm track, February can deliver the best groundswell pulse of the winter if a low-pressure system parks off the coast and drives SSE swell under a NW wind.
Average Spot conditions at Stockton in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stockton 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 Stockton for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stockton 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 Stockton.