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Conditions at Playa Dominical in February
February: Long-Period Perfection
February sees the same dry-season magic as January, with the average wave period pushing up to 13.2s and the average swell height holding at 3ft (1.0m). The swell window remains faithfully locked on the SSW (71%) and SW (27%) directions, producing a high percentage of 2-3ft (0.5-1m) waves with a healthy dose of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets. The longer period means the energy has traveled farther, and Dominical's exposed sandbars hold shape even during the smaller spells.
Offshore wind fills in 40% of the time, led by NNE and N breezes. This light offshore texture keeps the faces clean and rippable. However, as with January, the SW and WSW onshore wind directions still account for a large part of the wind rose, so stay on top of the daily wind forecast and target the early hours. With rainfall dropping to 1.78mm/day, warm water at 28.5°C (83°F) and air temps near 21.2°C (70°F), February is prime time for scoring fun, long-period surf without the wet-season grind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Dominical in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Dominical 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 Dominical for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Dominical 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 Dominical.