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Conditions at Isla Chepillo in February
February: Longer Lines, Still No Height
The average wave period lengthens to 10.4s in February, pushing the background swell into the powerful, long-period category. But the average height remains an agonizing 0.3m (1ft), and roughly 93% of waves are under 0.5m. Directionally, SSW still leads the spectrum at 34.5%, with SW contributing 15.4% and the rest spread between N/NNE and NNW components; all of it is effectively too small to ride. The wind story mirrors January: offshore N/NNE flow dominates at around 67%, and that persistent trade wind keeps the bay polished but devoid of meaningful push. The longer period means any rare 0.5-1m (1.5-3.3ft) SSW pulses could have better shape, but odds remain very low. Rain is minimal at 0.37mm/day, air temps average 26.8°C, and the water cools to 24.4°C, making this one of the cleanest but smallest months of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Chepillo in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo.