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Conditions at Punta Banco in February
February: The Offshore Window Widens, Just a Little
February is a subtle upgrade on January. The average swell height remains 2-3ft (0.7m), but the period gains a tick to 13.3s and the ideal wind score climbs to 14%. SSW swell still owns the water at 96.8%, with 91.4% of the energy in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class and 4.5% reaching 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Clean, rippable conditions are more likely in the morning as the offshore component of the flow increases. Rainfall drops to the yearly minimum at 1.01mm/day, air temperatures nudge to 27°C, and water temperature sits at a balmy 29.1°C. It is still a cross-onshore dominated month, but the best windows are some of the cleanest of the dry season.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Punta Banco.