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Conditions at Punta Arena in February
February: Longer Periods, Same Directional Puzzle
February brings a subtle step up in quality because the average wave period jumps to 11.4s, giving the small swell more push. Heights remain small at around 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m). NNW swell is still the lead player at 30.8%, while S, SSE, and SSW combine for roughly 44%, leaving only a razor-thin slice of the spectrum in the ideal NE, ENE, E and ESE window. That means the beach is often fighting its own geography, with most of the energy arriving at an awkward angle.
There is plenty of dry, mild weather, with air temperatures around 20.6°C and water temperatures at 21.1°C. The ideal-wind frequency is 41%, and when a W or WNW offshore breeze kicks in, the small long-period pulses can actually straighten up into fun, rippable waves. It is not a month of size, but it is a month of quality windows for the patient surfer.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Arena in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Arena 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 Punta Arena for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Arena 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 Punta Arena.