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Conditions at Playa Carmen in February
February: Consistent Trades and Long SSW Groundswell
February follows a similar recipe to January: average surf height is 3ft (1.0m), average period 13.2s, and SSW swell dominates at 65%, with SW adding another 30%. The 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range accounts for nearly all waves, although there is a touch more size in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) category compared to January. The long-period nature means the lines have real push for their size.
Offshore flow remains strong. NNE winds are the overwhelming favorite at 27%, NE contributes 11%, and the wind is ideal 55% of the month. With air temperatures around 28.4°C, water at 28.6°C, and minimal precipitation at 0.49 mm/day, February is one of the most reliable months to score Playa Carmen with a glassy surface and a clean lineup.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Carmen in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Carmen 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 Playa Carmen for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Carmen 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 Playa Carmen.