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Conditions at El Faro in February
February: Southwest Groundswell Gains a Gear
February builds on January's strong foundation. Average swell height rises slightly to 1.0m (3ft), the period holds at a long 13.3s, and ideal winds are still favorable 56% of the time. The SW direction is the clear engine of the month at 51.3%, with SSW at 32.3% and WSW at 14.7%. A larger chunk of swell reaches the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class, and a small percentage pushes into the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range. NNE is the most frequent wind direction at 15.4%, and the offshore morning trend continues to keep the lineup clean. Water temperature dips slightly to 27.6°C, air temps average 25.3°C, and rainfall is minimal at 0.30 mm/day. February shapes up as a consistent month with real push and plenty of open faces for turns.
Average Spot conditions at El Faro in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Faro 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 El Faro for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Faro 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 El Faro.