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Conditions at El Transito in February
February: Strong Trades, Smaller Windows
February is the low point for ideal surf conditions at El Transito, with optimal winds clocking in at just 36% of the time. Swell averages 3.6ft (1.1m) at 12.7s -- still rideable but with a lower percentage of the classic SSW/SW angles. SSW leads at 26.2%, S at 19.1%, and the SSE/ESE/SE quadrants combine for a large share, meaning a lot of the energy is poorly angled for this southwest-facing beach. Most waves are in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) range, with some 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) sets. The trade wind regime is at its strongest: ENE winds blow 58.2% of the time, with a big chunk in the 20-30kph range, and NE adds another 16.7%. This makes the surface lumpier and reduces the number of truly clean sessions. Water remains warm at 26.9°C and the dry season keeps conditions pleasant, but patience is required.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 Transito for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 Transito.