February is a popular month to ask about Ifaty Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Mozambique Channel.
Ifaty Beach sea temperature in February — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Ifaty Beach in Madagascar averages 14.0°C during February, based on long-run climatology for the Mozambique Channel. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · February
14.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Ifaty Beach
Can you swim at Ifaty Beach in June? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Ifaty Beach in July? — 25.0°C water25.0°CCan you swim at Ifaty Beach in August? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at Ifaty Beach in September? — 24.0°C water24.0°CCan you swim at Ifaty Beach in October? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Ifaty Beach in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Ifaty Beach in February?
Ifaty Beach averages 14.0°C in February, based on long-run climatology for the Mozambique Channel.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Ifaty Beach in February?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Ifaty Beach in February?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.