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Conditions at Playa Ostional in February
February: Longer Periods, Same Offshore Wind
The trade-wind deck reshuffles slightly in February, with NE winds still dominant at 50.9% but a bit less punchy. Ideal wind sits at 39%, yet the onshore SSW/SW flow stays modest. The swell landscape improves: SSW and SW jump to 19.4% and 20.5% respectively, making the optimal SSW-W window nearly 57% of the available wave energy. Average period lengthens to 12.3s, and heights hold at a fun 4ft (1.3m). Expect clean, long-period surf at Playa Ostional, with more legitimate SSW/SW groundswell than January and the same dry-season golden weather. Air temp averages 28.4°C, water temp is 28.0°C and rain is almost non-existent at 0.12mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Ostional in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Ostional 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 Ostional for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Ostional 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 Ostional.