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Conditions at Nestles in February
February: The Prime Time of the Dry Season
February is arguably the best month of the year at Nestles. The average swell height remains a modest 0.7m (2.3ft), but the period stretches to 12.8s and the wind is ideal for surfing 47% of the time - the highest rate of the whole year. Swell direction is locked into the SSW (86%) and SW (13%), with 96% of waves in the fun-sized 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) band. Offshore N, NNE, NE and ENE winds groom the SSW-facing break into clean, lined-up sets. February is also the driest month, with just 0.46mm/day of rain, air temperatures around 28°C and water temperature 28.7°C. If you see a long-period south pulse in the charts, this is the month to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.