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Conditions at Itapeva in February
February: The Last Gasp of Summer Swell
February looks similar to January on paper, but the numbers hint at a slow transition. Average swell height is still 1.4m (4.5ft), period is still short at 8.3s, and the dominant swell directions are a spread of ESE at 22.0 percent, E at 21.5 percent, ENE at 17.5 percent, SE at 16.7 percent and SSE at 11.7 percent. This is rideable but a long way from firing. The NE trade wind is still the main player, with NE at 22.0 percent and NNE at 15.9 percent, but the ideal wind percentage improves to 29 percent, suggesting more clean windows than January. Water temperature peaks at 23.8°C with air around 22.6°C. The best surf comes during morning sessions before the onshore breeze builds, or on days when a front penetrates far enough north to swing the wind into the W/NW quadrant and send some longer-period E/SE swell into the coast.
Average Spot conditions at Itapeva in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Itapeva 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 Itapeva for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Itapeva 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 Itapeva.