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Conditions at Playa Nosara in February
February: Strong NE Offshore Flow, Steady SSW/SW Swell
February looks a lot like January at first glance, but the average period ticks up to 12.3 seconds and the SSW/SW component becomes far more prominent. The combined SSW and SW sectors account for 40% of all swell energy, with WSW and W adding another 17%. That means a greater percentage of the waves are actually hitting the beach square. The average height remains a consistent 4ft (1.3m), but the quality of the swell is gradually improving.
Winds remain dominated by the NE trades, blowing from that quadrant 51% of the time, with 20-30kph gusts common in the morning. The ideal-window statistic sits at 39%, because the trade can occasionally be strong enough to flatten the waves or create a bit of wind chop. Still, the offshore Papagayo flow is your best friend, keeping the surf glassy and racy through the first half of the day before the afternoon sea breeze develops.
With water temperature at 28.0°C and only 0.12mm/day of rainfall, February is one of the driest, sunniest months of the year. It is a great month for consistent, clean, smaller surf in classic dry-season conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Nosara in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Nosara 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 Nosara for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Nosara 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 Nosara.