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Conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in February
February: Slightly Fuller Swell and a Westerly Shift
February builds on January with the largest average swell height of the year, 1.1m (about 3.6ft), and the period remains a powerful 13.6s. While WNW is still the dominant swell direction at 60 percent, the W component jumps to 31 percent and WSW adds another 4 percent, giving the bay a bit more direct west energy than the previous month. Nearly 49 percent of the wave heights land in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) band, making it one of the most consistent months for catching solid, open-face waves.
Offshore winds are present 62 percent of the time, again favouring ENE/E directions, but NW and WNW winds become a bit more prominent through the afternoon. Air temperature averages 20.3°C, rainfall remains low at 0.61mm/day, and water temperature eases to 24.8°C. The result is another high-quality winter month where the morning session is the clear winner.
Average Spot conditions at Nuevo Vallarta in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta.