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Conditions at Papara in February
February: Summer Swell Shuffles with Period
February offers a similar tropical regime to January but with a bit more punch: average swell height is 1.8m (6ft) and the period extends to 12.1s, adding that long-period push. S is now the largest direction at 20%, followed by SSE at 19% and SSW at 16%, with SE also contributing 14%. Most of the energy falls in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) classes, with a rare bigger set sneaking above 2.5m. Ideal winds stay at 34%, while E/ESE trades remain dominant; still, frequent N/NNW windows keep plenty of sessions clean. Water temperature peaks at 28.6°C and rain remains active at 6.1mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.