Conditions at Los Patos in February
February: Winter Prime Time
February keeps the North Atlantic storm track firing. Average swell remains at 6ft (1.9m) with a 12.4s period, and the angle is even more favorable: NNW accounts for 37.0%, NW 17.2%, N 11.3% and WNW 2.8%. Wave heights are well distributed in the 3-8ft (1-2.5m) range, with a healthy chunk in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) class. This is heavy, meaty Los Patos, especially when the period pushes toward 14-15s.
Wind, as in January, is the gatekeeper. ENE leads at 21.5%, NE at 19.4%, E at 12.8% and NNE at 10.0%; strong E/NE gradients often hold the ocean in a cross-shore texture. The clean-wind percentage is 26%, and when a weak Atlantic front slips by and the breeze goes S/SW/WSW, the offshore grooming can make the bank look world-class. With air temperatures averaging 16.9°C, water temperature at 19.1°C and precipitation of 1.08 mm/day, February is as good as it gets for winter surf.
Average Spot conditions at Los Patos in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Patos 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 Los Patos for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Patos 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 Los Patos.