Conditions at Pilar in February
February: Same Grind, Fewer Windows
February is a carbon copy of January with even less hope for offshore flow. Average wave height eases slightly to 5ft (1.6m) with a 9.4s period, and the swell remains locked in from NE (49 percent) and ENE (43 percent). Onshore winds are relentless - ENE (27 percent), E (24 percent), NE (18 percent) and ESE (13 percent) - adding up to over 80 percent of the wind observations. Ideal offshore wind is nearly nonexistent at 1 percent, making for powerful but ragged, often unsurfable conditions at Pilar. Air temps are around 27°C (81°F), water temperature holds at 28°C (82°F), and rains average 13mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Pilar in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pilar 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 Pilar for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pilar 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 Pilar.