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Conditions at Palmarcito in February
February: More Power, Same Clean Flow
February builds on January with slightly longer-period groundswell. The average height remains 1.0m (3.3ft), but the period lengthens to 12.8s, adding punch. The directional spread is even more concentrated in the southern quadrant: SSW 55.2%, S 27.6%, and SW 8.4%. There is also a clear increase in 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves, especially from SSW (26.8%) and S (10.9%). The offshore flow continues to shape things nicely, with NNE 20.8%, NNW 11.1%, NW 10.9%, and NE 10.2%. With 63% ideal conditions, dry weather, air at 27°C and water at 27.9°C, February is a prime month for small but clean, rippable surf.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.