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Conditions at Santa Maria in February
February: Still Pumping, But the Trades Stay In
February is a carbon copy of January in many ways: average swell 1.9m (6ft), period 10.7s, and a north/northeast swell regime that brings 43.2% from the NNE, 19.2% from the NNW and 17.8% from the north. The largest percentage of waves sits in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) class, especially from the NNE, with a good chunk of 2-2.5m (6-8ft) energy as well. Yet the SE-facing sand at Santa Maria remains poorly oriented for this direction; the ideal S/SW swells are again absent. Winds are even more problematic, with the NE quadrant responsible for over 90% of all observations. NE itself blows 56.4% of the time and NNE 30.8%, most commonly at 20-40kph. Ideal offshore NW/NNW winds drop to just 7%. With water at 22.3°C and a dry, mild air mass (21.3°C average, 0.66 mm/day), the only real hope is a brief NW swell and a wind shift - otherwise expect bumpy, textured surf.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Maria in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria.