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Conditions at Playa Grande in February
February: Winter Swell Holds, Winds Stay Onshore
February is January's twin: average swell height remains at 1.8m (6ft), the average period sits at a short-window 8.2s, and the swell rose is even more locked into the NE quadrant - 82.2% from the NE and another 6.2% from the NNE. The wind field is equally stubborn: NE and NNE winds combine for 88.4% of the observations, with the 20-40kph classes dominating and zero ideal offshore wind. For the NNW-facing beach, that means a grinding, bumpy, windswell-dominated lineup. The short 8.2s period keeps the waves punchy but ropy, lacking the long-period groundswell that would make the off-angle direction less critical. At least it is dry, with just 0.47mm/day of rain, and the water stays a warm 27.5C, so boardshorts and a big board are the call.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa 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 Playa Grande for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa 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 Playa Grande.