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Conditions at Arpoador in February
February: Short-Period Summer Swell With Clean Windows
February keeps the summer pattern locked in. Average swell height remains 1.1m (3-4ft), period edges up to 9.8s, and the wind is ideal for surfing 58% of the time-one of the more consistent wind months of the year. The dominant swell directions are SSE (25%), SE (23%), S (21%) and ESE (22%), so there is almost always some form of south-southeast energy wrapping into the bight. Most surf is in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, though the S/SSE swell can occasionally push 1.5-2m (5-6ft). Watch for the afternoon E/ENE sea breeze to add texture; the pre-dawn and early morning hours deliver the juiciest, cleanest waves. Water temp is 23.0°C and air temps remain warm, but rain is slightly less than January.
Average Spot conditions at Arpoador in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arpoador 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 Arpoador for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arpoador 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 Arpoador.