Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in February
February is one of the best months for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay.
Plan your trip to Mavericks – Half Moon BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United StatesAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in February
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Morro BayUnited States · 277 km away · water 14°C2.1 m waves2
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 72 km away · water 13°C2.6 m waves3
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1315 km away · water 9°C2.6 m waves4
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1055 km away · water 9°C3 m waves5
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 927 km away · water 10°C2.5 m waves6
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 699 km away · water 15°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay?
February is one of the best months for surfing at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay. Waves 2.2 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in February?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in February?
About 2.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mavericks – Half Moon Bay in February?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Morro Bay (2.1 m waves), Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.6 m waves) & Tofino – Long Beach (2.6 m waves).