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Conditions at Punta Burica in February
February: The Cleanest Window
February is the month when Punta Burica's offshore wind machine turns on. Ideal surfing conditions jump to 27% - among the highest of the year - while the swell remains steady at 3ft (1.0m) with an even longer 13.3s period. Swell direction is almost exclusively SSW (66%) and SW (31%), and the bulk of the energy sits in the rideable 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with only a handful of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) sets. The pressure gradient across the tropical eastern Pacific strengthens, sending reliable NE trades to groom the faces. Rain drops to just 1.13mm/day, air temps average 28.4°C, and water temps sit at 29.2°C. If you want quality over size, this is the month.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Burica for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Burica.