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Conditions at Playa Norte in February
February: The Winds Begin to Relax
The best windows of the early season start to appear in February. Swell remains well-organized from the SSW/SW, with the majority in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range and a rising number of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) sets. The average period climbs to 13.1 seconds, indicating powerful ground swell. The wind regime, while still dominated by the S/SSW/SW, becomes less aggressive, and ideal offshore breezes from the N/NE clock in at 7% of the time - a significant improvement from January. Expect glassy mornings before the seabreeze kicks in. Air temp averages 21.4°C, water temp sits at 19.8°C, and precipitation remains negligible at 0.22 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.