Is February a good time for surfing at Esterillos?

February is a fair month for surfing at Esterillos; the best time is May–October. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 31°C by day, 22°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Questions

Is February a good time for surfing at Esterillos?

February is a fair month for surfing at Esterillos; the best time is May–October. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.

How warm is the water at Esterillos in February?

About 30°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Esterillos in February?

About 1 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Esterillos in February?

Around 31°C by day and 22°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in February?

Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.7 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.7 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.6 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.6 m waves), Playa Maderas (1.6 m waves) & Playa Colorado (1.6 m waves).

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