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Conditions at Manzanillo in February
February: Strong Trades, Tiny Windows
February is very similar to January, with the northeast trade machine still roaring. ENE winds account for 75.8 percent and NE for 19.0 percent, with 30-40kph the most common wind speed and 40-50kph still common; only 3 percent of the time do the winds align in the light offshore window. The swell mix remains built on NE/ENE windswell, though the period ticks up slightly to 8.9 seconds. The largest pockets of energy are 1-1.5m (3-5ft) from ENE at 26.8 percent and 1.5-2m (5-7ft) from ENE at 16.9 percent, while NE contributes a solid 9.8 percent in the same bigger range. That windswell may offer the occasional punchy 3-5ft wave, but it is often too lumpy and crumbly to be worth paddling. Water temperature dips to 25.7°C, the coolest of the year, rainfall is minimal at 0.08 mm/day, and the best bet is a rare lull in the trades.
Average Spot conditions at Manzanillo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo.