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Conditions at Topanga Beach in February
February: Peak Swell and Clean Offshores
Similar to January, February delivers the full winter experience at Topanga. The average swell height rises to 0.9m (3ft) and the average period remains solid at 12.0s. West swell still leads at 50.8%, but west-southwest swell now accounts for 34.2% and southwest swell 9.8%, giving a slightly more favorable southerly component for the beach. The 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range is the most common, with a meaningful share of 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves from W and WSW.
Offshore winds remain strong: north-northeast (13.3%), north (6.8%), north-northwest (11.4%), and northwest (7.3%) produce a 56% ideal-wind rating. Air temperatures are nearly identical to January, with an average of 13.4°C, while rainfall is highest of the year at 3.71 mm/day. With water temperature at 13.9°C, February is a classic cold-water surf month at Topanga.
Average Spot conditions at Topanga Beach in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Topanga 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 Topanga Beach for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Topanga 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 Topanga Beach.