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Conditions at Playa El Rey in February
February: Slightly Cleaner, Still Punchy
February is more of the same, but with a slightly better chance of clean conditions. Average height remains around 3ft (1m), while the period stretches to 12.9s, adding a touch more power. Swell direction is still locked into the SSW/SW corridor - 70.8% from SSW and 27.0% from SW - meaning the beach remains fully exposed to Southern Hemisphere energy. The wind stats show a 28% ideal-surfing window, the highest of the dry season. That's still not a lot, but the background wind regime is light, with most readings in the 0-10kph range. Rain drops to 0.86 mm/day, air temperatures nudge up to 26.9°C, and water temperature stays balmy at 28.5°C. Whether it's a long-period SSW pulse or a clean early offshore N/NNE breeze, February rewards those who watch the wind forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Rey in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Rey 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 El Rey for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Rey 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 El Rey.