Conditions at Santana in February
February: Trade-Sea Still, Southern Hints
February brings only a slight upgrade. The average swell height holds around 4.6ft (1.4m), but the period edges up to 8.9s as the ocean slowly transitions. ENE (46%) and NE (20%) still fill most of the spectrum with short-period windswell, though the S/SSW/SW/WSW quadrant now contributes about 10% of the total-a small but promising increase. Most useful southern energy arrives in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, enough for fun waves if the wind plays along.
Wind remains the limiting factor. The trades blow from ENE/NE/E a combined 88% of the time, and ideal surf wind is just 5%. It is still an offshore flow, but it is frequently too strong and leaves the surface textured. Air temperatures average 27.7°C, water temp cools to 25.8°C, and rainfall is negligible at 0.08mm/day. The odd SSW/SW pulse can still produce clean, rippable waves, but you have to be quick.
Average Spot conditions at Santana in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santana 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 Santana for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santana 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 Santana.