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Conditions at Playa Negra in February
February: Longer Periods and a Stronger SW Push
February sees the average swell period climb to 12.3s and the optimal SSW/SW combination expand to 56.5% of the wave spectrum. The wind regime remains excellent: ENE and NE winds account for over 82% of all observations, and the overall offshore quadrant represents 87% of the wind field. Onshore flow from SW/W is almost negligible, so the surface stays groomed through most of the month. Average height remains 4-5ft (1.3m), with the bulk of the energy in the fun-to-solid 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and a scattering of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets from SSW. The more focused SSW/SW swell, combined with the powerful long-period pulse and dry-season sunshine, makes February a reliable month for Playa Negra. Air temperature averages 28.4°C, water temp 27.8°C, and precipitation is minimal at 0.12mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Negra in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Negra 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 Negra for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Negra 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 Negra.