Conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in February
February: Winter's Persistent W-NW Groundswell
February mirrors January's intensity with an average swell height of 2.1m (7ft) and a nearly identical 12.8-second period. Directionally, it is again a NW-dominated month: NW at 35 percent, WNW at 18 percent, and NNW growing to 14 percent. This healthy spread across the optimal western quadrant means the beach rarely goes flat. The underlying storm track is still active, and long-period groundswell sweeps into the coast with consistent head-high to well-overhead sets, often reaching 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) on the better pulses.
Ideal wind accounts for 44 percent of February, similar to January, but there is a subtle shift toward lighter E and ENE winds, offering more morning clean-up opportunities. Stronger westerly and WNW winds still accompany passing fronts and can put a hasty end to a clean session. Sea temperature drops to a winter-low 12.9°C, air averages 9.5°C, and rain remains frequent. It is cold, raw and often excellent.
Average Spot conditions at Isla de Santa Marina in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla de Santa Marina 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 de Santa Marina for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla de Santa Marina 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 de Santa Marina.