Conditions at Santa Catarina in February
February: More of the Same, Slightly Warmer Windows
February sits just behind January with an average swell height of 9-10ft (2.9m) and an average period of 12.1s. The dominant swell directions are squeezed into the northwest quadrant: NW at 8.9%, NNW at 8.4%, WNW at 7.0% and W at 4.0%, with a better NNE/NE share of 3.3% and 3.5% than in January. Periods in the 12s range mean the ocean is organised and powerful. The wind regime remains dominated by S/SW/W flow, with SSW at 9.8%, SW at 10.7%, WSW at 9.0% and W at 6.8%. Ideal offshore conditions tick up to 14%, which can make February the sweetest winter month: plenty of heavy, long-period surf and just enough southerly wind windows to keep the break clean. Expect air temperatures around 15.3°C (59°F) and water temperatures near 15.6°C (60°F), with frequent Atlantic fronts and 2.37mm/day of rain.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Catarina in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina.