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Conditions at Isla Grande in February
February: The Trade Wind Machine
February stacks up almost identically to January on the buoy: average swell heights hold at a solid 1.8m (6ft) and periods settle at 8.2s, with NE swell contributing a staggering 82.2% of the total energy. The Caribbean trades remain in full throttle, with NNE (42.8%) and NE (45.6%) winds combining for over 88% of the wind observations. Gusts frequently exceed 30kph, putting a severe onshore chop on the faces and ruining what is otherwise an excellent swell direction. Only around 1% of the time do we see the magical SW to W offshore flow that would groom these waves into perfection. Water temperature edges down to 27.5°C, and with just 0.47 mm/day of rain, it is one of the driest months of the year. If you find an afternoon lull in the trades, you'll be rewarded - but be ready for the typical blown-out conditions that define deep winter here.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Grande in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Grande 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 Grande.