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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in February
February: Consistent Trades, Clean Lines and a Touch More Power
February keeps the dry-season formula locked in. The average swell height nudges up to 1.2m (3.9ft), the period stretches slightly to 12.3s, and the ocean remains dominated by SSW swell (46.7%) with SW (10.1%) and S (3.6%) refills. The most common wave heights are still in the fun-sized 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, but there is a slightly larger share of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) energy compared to January. Strong NNE winds are even more dominant, making up 49.3% of the wind distribution, including a big chunk of 10-30kph offshore breeze. Ideal surf wind sits at 55%, so there are plenty of clean-shaven sessions.
This is also the driest month of the year, with only 0.52mm/day of rain. Air temperatures stay warm at 27.2°C while the water cools just a touch to 26.5°C - a small price to pay for one of the most consistent windows of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Playa Cambutal.