Conditions at Popoyo in February
February: More of the Same, with a Slight Pulse of South
February keeps the dry-season pattern locked in. ENE swell (46 percent) and NE swell (20 percent) still dominate the wave rose, though the S/SSW/SW slice creeps up to about 10 percent. Average wave heights hold around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), but the 8.9s average period remains on the average end, so most days are rideable but not especially powerful. The lack of true S/SW groundswell keeps Popoyo from reaching its full potential.
Offshore trades are even stronger than January, with ENE winds at a remarkable 70 percent, mostly between 20-40 kph. Clean wind direction is not in question; wind speed and lack of optimal swell are. Only 5 percent of February qualifies as ideal for surfing. With water temperature at 25.8°C, air at 27.7°C, and precipitation a mere 0.08 mm/day, conditions look like a picture-perfect tropical winter that just needs more south in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Popoyo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Popoyo 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 Popoyo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Popoyo 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 Popoyo.