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Conditions at Playa Hermosa in February
February: Peak Stability and Peak Clean
February is as good as it gets for consistent quality at Playa Hermosa. Average swell height climbs slightly to 1.0m (3-4ft) and the average period jumps to 13.1s, giving the waves more punch and deeper-water push. SSW dominates with 87.7 percent of all swell energy, and SW adds another 11.6 percent. The wind is the story: ideal offshore flow reaches its annual peak at 36 percent, keeping conditions glassy through the mornings. Dry-season weather is fully locked in, with air temperatures around 26.9°C, water 28.6°C and only 0.86mm/day of rain. When a 14-second SSW swell lines up with a light offshore NE wind, February serves up some of the most memorable, rippable surf of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Hermosa in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Hermosa 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 Playa Hermosa.