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Conditions at La Rinconada in February
February: Long-Period Summer Swell
February keeps the high-summer template but adds a touch more period, with the average reaching 12.8s while size holds at 6.5ft (2.0m). SW and WSW swells once again do the heavy lifting, combining for around 84% of the spectrum, and the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band is particularly dominant. This is a powerful, long-period signal that produces a lot of open-face surfing at La Rinconada, especially when WSW lines wrap into the northwest-facing cove. Offshore flow from S/SSW/SW/WSW remains locked in, giving a 49% ideal-wind score and keeping the clean, dry summer vibe going. Air temperatures hold at 15.2°C, water at 13.2°C, and rain remains a non-factor at 0.54mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at La Rinconada in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada.