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Conditions at Playa Cocles in February
February: Prime Time on the Caribbean Coast
February edges out January as the best month of the year because it combines serious swell with the highest ideal-wind score of the year at 50%. Wave heights average 1.1m (3.6ft), average period is 8.2s, and the swell still arrives almost exclusively from NE (79%), ENE (14.6%) and NNE (6.1%). The bulk of the surf is in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a healthy 10% of waves reaching 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). The offshore SW/WSW wind sector is at its seasonal peak, and those calm, dry mornings with a light offshore breeze are what Cocles is all about. Precipitation is only 2.01mm/day, one of the lowest values of the year, and water temperature is a warm 27.6°C. This is a month to book your trip.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Cocles for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Cocles.