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Conditions at Roca Loca in February
February: Building Period, Cleaner Windows
February sees the Southern Hemisphere storm track begin to wake up. Average swell height edges up to 3-3.5ft (1.0m), and the average period lengthens to 13.1 seconds. The SSW dominance remains strong at 87.7 percent, with 11.6 percent from the SW. A third of the surf now falls in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, so slightly better waves are appearing. Ideal wind windows occur 31 percent of the time, with the NE, ENE, E and ESE offshore directions producing the cleanest mornings. February is historically the driest month of the year, with just 0.86mm/day of rain, and air temperatures average 26.9°C. Water temperature holds at 28.5°C. The result is consistent, long-period surf in the fun-sized range, plus the occasional shoulder-high set.
Average Spot conditions at Roca Loca in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca.