Conditions at Arica in February
February: Peak Summer Consistency
Similar to January, February serves up warm, small-ish surf under a stubborn WSW/W wind regime. Average height hangs at around 5ft (1.5m), period 12.9s, with most waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) bands (48.4% and 45.1% respectively). The swell mix remains strongly SW (71.6%) with SSW (27.3%), while true west/northwest energy is essentially absent. The extra 0.3s of period compared with January helps the angled south groundswell hold together as it wraps into the west-facing nooks. Winds follow the same playbook: WSW at 46.4%, W at 39.3%, and WNW at 9.9%, with all speeds at 0-20kph. Again, ideal offshore flow sits at 0%. This is peak mid-summer warmth-air 23.3°C, water 21.1°C-and the combination of warm air and a cool sea reinforces a daily onshore sea breeze. Surfable but bumpy; look for early mornings before the breeze textures the faces.
Average Spot conditions at Arica in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arica 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 Arica for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arica 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 Arica.