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Conditions at Penascal in February
February: Peak Summer Punch
February cranks the swell up a notch with an average height of 1.5m (5ft) and a 13.1s period. The direction is even more concentrated in the optimal SSW quadrant: SSW accounts for 77.3% and SW for 21.6%, making the open southwest exposure light up. A large share of the surf, 42.4%, falls in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range, so there is plenty of push for high-performance surfing. Wind is slightly more favorable than January, with the wind rose showing 2% ideal offshore flow from the eastern semicircle. However, SSW still dominates the wind at 32.6% and S contributes 36.7%, creating plenty of cross/onshore texture. Water temperature of 19.8°C and air temperature of 21.4°C keep conditions pleasant when the wind does ease.
Average Spot conditions at Penascal in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Penascal 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 Penascal for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Penascal 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 Penascal.