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Conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in February
February: Long-Period Perfection
February keeps the dry-season momentum with the highest average period of the year at 13.2s. Swell remains a steady 1.0m (3ft), and the directional spread is incredibly focused: SSW accounts for 64.7% and SW another 29.7%. The N to NE offshore flow is still prominent, particularly NNE at 26.7%, leaving 55% of the month in ideal surfing conditions. Rain virtually disappears at 0.49mm/day, air temps hover near 28.4°C and water warms to 28.6°C. Expect clean, glassy dawn sessions and long-period SSW peelers down the sand; occasional 1.5-2m sets are a bonus.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Santa Teresa in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.