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Conditions at Isla Uvita in February
February: Heavyweight Trade Swell, Same Recipe
February is nearly identical to January in the water, and that is a good thing. ENE swell claims 82% of the distribution, supported by NE at 13% and NNE at 4%, keeping the swell window locked into the favorable northeast quadrant. Average heights remain around 4.6ft (1.4m) and period holds at 8.4s, putting most waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) bracket with a healthy slice of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets. This is consistent, rippable, sometimes firing surf.
The ideal wind score dips only slightly to 40%, and the trade winds still provide most of the energy, but their onshore component is the limiting factor. Look for mornings with WSW/W breeze and you will find clean, lined-up beachbreak lines. February is the driest month with just 2.78 mm/day of rain, air temps averaging 23.6°C, and water at 27.5°C. All in all, one of the most reliable windows of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Uvita in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Uvita 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 Isla Uvita for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Uvita 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 Isla Uvita.