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Conditions at Playa Rio Mar in February
February: Strong Offshore Trade Winds, Marginal Swell Angles
February doubles down on the winter pattern. Nearly 95 percent of the wind still blows from the northern quadrant -- mainly NNW -- so the surface is often glassy and offshore, and the data says conditions are ideal about 49 percent of the time. The problem remains swell direction: the N, NNE, and NNW quadrants supply 68 percent of the swell, while the favorable SSW/SW/WSW/S directions make up less than 20 percent. The average wave height slips to 2.3 feet (0.7m), but the average period climbs slightly to 9.1 seconds, enough to add a bit more push. Most waves are 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 1m) and sectiony, with occasional 3 to 5 foot (1 to 1.5m) lumps coming from the northern quadrants. This is a low-quality month for Playa Rio Mar, though the dry season keeps rain at just 0.36 mm/day, air temperatures around 26°C, and the water at a warm 26.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Rio Mar in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar.