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Sunzal • Statistics for February

Conditions at Sunzal in February

February: Longer Periods, Still Clean

February is a slightly higher-quality version of January. Average height holds at 3-4ft (1.0m), but the mean period lengthens to 12.8s and the SSW share of the swell spectrum jumps to 55.2%, with S taking 27.6%. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class expands to roughly 45% of the total, so there are more legitimately fun, rippable waves.

The offshore wind machine remains active: NNE leads at 20.8%, with NNW and NW at roughly 11% each and NE at 10.2%. Ideal conditions run 61% of the time, and the dry pattern keeps precipitation at 0.14 mm/day. Water temperature is 27.9°C and air temps max out near 34.3°C during the warmest afternoons. Expect clean lines and a slightly more powerful feel than January.

Average Spot conditions at Sunzal in February

Swell history for February

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for February

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunzal 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 Sunzal for your next trip in February.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunzal 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 Sunzal.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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