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Conditions at Playa Escondida in February
February: More Power in the Water
February is a step up from January. The average swell height nudges to 1.0m (3.3ft), while the average period increases to 13.1s, meaning the same southwest energy arrives with more push. SSW remains the powerhouse at 87.7%, with 11.6% from the SW; about 30% of the SSW energy sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a small percentage reaching 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m).
Wind conditions remain favorable, with 46% ideal windows. The wind rose is dominated by light NNE and NNW flow, along with a healthy SSW/SW component, and speeds rarely exceed 20kph. Rain drops to 0.86mm/day, air averages 26.9°C, and water is a warm 28.5°C. This is one of the most reliable months for small, clean, long-period surf.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Escondida.