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Conditions at La Barqueta in February
February: Maximum Clean and Consistent
February is arguably the most consistent month of the year for clean conditions. Ideal wind reaches its annual peak at 73 percent, as the trade wind regime stays firmly in control. The wind distribution favours NNE and NE, which blow offshore for this SSW-facing stretch of sand, alongside N and NNW components. Swell remains locked in the SSW (83 percent) and SW (16 percent) directions. Average height is 0.9m (3ft) and the average period climbs to 13.1 seconds, giving the waves extra push for their size. About 83 percent of the surf is in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, while 16 percent reaches the fun 1-1.5m (3-5ft) bracket. With precipitation down to 0.84 mm per day, air temperatures around 24.6°C and water at 29.1°C, this is a golden month for long, groomed waves.
Average Spot conditions at La Barqueta in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Barqueta 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 La Barqueta.