Conditions at Arenillas in February
February: Heavy Winter Consistency Continues
February carries the same heavy torch as January. The average swell is still 6-7ft (2.0m) and the period is 12.8s, so the winter swell train remains on schedule. The NW quadrant continues to dominate: NW 36.1%, WNW 19.8% and NNW 13.6%. There is slightly less raw size above 2.5m than January, but the consistency remains outstanding. On the wind side, SSW remains the strongest offshore player (9.7%), with S (8.6%) and SW (4.7%) also contributing. However, the ideal wind window drops slightly to 38% as westerly and northwesterly wind fields become more active - W and WNW make up 10.4% and 10.9% respectively. These directions can be cross-shore or onshore and are the main threat to surface quality. Water temperature is the year's lowest at 12.6°C, air temps are still at 9.9°C, and precipitation averages 3.02mm/day. It is still a high-quality month, but be more selective with your sessions and watch for post-frontal windows when the wind swings offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Arenillas in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arenillas 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 Arenillas for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arenillas 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 Arenillas.