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Conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in February
February: Peak Trade-Wind Push
February is statistically the largest month of the year, with an average swell height of 3.6ft (1.1m) and the period holding near 6.8s. The direction is still locked into the eastern quadrant: ESE contributes 70 percent, E another 22 percent, and SE 7 percent, with no W/SW swell in the tables. The trade winds are strong and persistent, led by ENE at 45 percent and E at 27 percent, while ideal offshore conditions are even rarer than January at just 3 percent. This is the classic Caribbean frustration -- plenty of raw 3-5ft (1-1.5m) short-period swell, but often chopped by cross-shore trades. Air temperatures stay near 23.6°C, water is 26.4°C, and rainfall is low at 0.63mm/day. Watch for a negative NAO pattern, which increases the odd chance of a westerly wind shift and more lined-up surf.
Average Spot conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona.