Conditions at Rincao in February
February: Warm, Grovelling but More Offshore Windows
February maintains the low-energy summer pattern, with average wave heights around 4ft (1.3m) and period a tick higher at 8.6 seconds. Swell still pours in predominantly from ESE (25 percent) and E (21 percent), with a strong SE component (20 percent) mixing into the background. These directions keep the beach fully exposed, but the wave heights are mostly in the 3-6ft (1-2m) band, which makes for fun, rippable waves rather than heavy, pitching ones.
The wind picture improves slightly: ideal offshore flow from the west/northwest jumps to 33 percent, the best of the summer months. Even so, NE and ENE breezes still dominate at 16 percent and 15 percent respectively, so the window can get lumpy when the trades strengthen. Water temperature climbs to 23.4°C and air temps hover near 24°C, with similar rainfall to January. Expect clean moments with a little more push than December, but still grovelling by Rincao standards.
Average Spot conditions at Rincao in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rincao 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 Rincao for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rincao 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 Rincao.