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Conditions at Puerto Sandino in February
February: Steady Trades but a Dip in Ideal Wind
February keeps the average swell height at 3.6ft (1.1m) and lengthens the period to 12.7 seconds. Swell direction is still overwhelmingly favorable: SSW 26.2%, S 19.1%, plus SW 6.6%, with plenty of SSE and SE mixed in for consistency. The biggest issue is the wind. Although ENE dominates at 66.9%, ideal wind drops to 42% due to more WSW, W and SW influence. That means morning sessions are often glassy, but afternoon seabreezes can chop up the surface. Water temperature cools to 26.9°C, rain stays negligible at 0.10mm/day, and air temperatures average 28.0°C. The surf is generally 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m), cleanest in the early morning before the wind swings onshore.
Average Spot conditions at Puerto Sandino in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino.