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Conditions at Playa Matapalo in February
February: Clean But Still Small
February is a near-repeat of January, with average waves again at 2.3ft (0.7m) and the period ticking up to 13.2s. The SSW direction accounts for 96.8 percent of all swell energy, and 91.4 percent of it sits in the 1.5-3.3ft (0.5-1m) window-small but with good shape. Ideal offshore winds ease slightly to 69 percent, but WNW remains the most common wind direction (13.8 percent), with W and NW both contributing near 11 percent each. This reduces the number of absolutely clean sessions, but morning windows are still good. Rain is scarce at 1.01mm/day and the water is 29.1°C. Another month of quiet, dependable surf: thigh-to-waist-high peelers, long waits between sets, and plenty of time to work on your tan.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Matapalo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Matapalo 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 Matapalo.