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Conditions at Esterillos in February
February: Solid SSW Pulse, Cleaner Windows
February builds on January's foundation with a touch more size and even better wind statistics. The average swell height ticks up to 3ft (1.0m), while the period stretches to 13.1s, reinforcing the long-period power. The SSW direction is utterly dominant, delivering 87.7% of the swell; the rest comes from SW (11.6%) and S (0.3%). The height distribution remains mostly in the 1.5-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, with 57.7% in the waist-chest zone and 29.9% making it into the head-high-plus territory.
Ideal surf wind climbs to 42% in February, the highest of the year. NNW (9.5%), NW (7.7%), WNW (7.3%), NNE (4.4%) and N (2.6%) all contribute offshore flow, while the onshore SW/WSW/SSW winds are still present but generally light. Expect glassy dawn patrols with conditions often holding clean through mid-morning. February is one of the most reliable months to score Esterillos without the wind mess. Average air temp is 26.9°C, rainfall dries out to just 0.86mm/day, and water temperature sits at 28.6°C.
Average Spot conditions at Esterillos in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Esterillos 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 Esterillos for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Esterillos 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 Esterillos.