Conditions at Playa de San Juan in February
February: The Big Swell of Winter
February often delivers the most consistent overall energy of the year. The average swell height reaches 1.7m (5.5ft) with a 12.4s average period, and the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) band is particularly well represented in the NNW (34.5%) and NNE (19%) swells. With N and NW adding another 25%, the whole north quadrant is active. This is proper groundswell for Playa de San Juan.
Unfortunately, the wind still gets in the way. The ideal offshore window drops slightly to 7%, with NNE and NE combined at nearly 48% and a strong 20-40kph core. The water cools to 18.0°C and air temps remain around 17.4°C. If you can match a big NNW pulse with a rare SSW wind, February can produce the best waves of the winter.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de San Juan in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de San Juan 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 de San Juan for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de San Juan 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 de San Juan.