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Warmest sea temperature in North America in February

Where the sea is warmest across North America during February, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Playa Tamarindo (Guanacaste, Costa Rica) tops the list at around 28°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Playa Tamarindo
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  2. 2
    Playa Conchal
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  3. 3
    Playa Flamingo
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  4. 4
    Playa Hermosa CR
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  5. 5
    Playa Samara
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  6. 6
    Playa Nosara
    Guanacaste · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  7. 7
    Santa Teresa Beach
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  8. 8
    Mal Pais Beach
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  9. 9
    Montezuma Beach
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  10. 10
    Manuel Antonio Beach
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  11. 11
    Playa Dominical
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  12. 12
    Playa Uvita
    Puntarenas · Costa Rica · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  13. 13
    Playa Bonita Panama
    Panama · Panama · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  14. 14
    Playa Blanca Panama
    Cocle · Panama · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  15. 15
    Playa Venao
    Los Santos · Panama · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  16. 16
    Playa Maderas
    Rivas · Nicaragua · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  17. 17
    Playa Popoyo
    Rivas · Nicaragua · Pacific Ocean
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    28°C
    February average
  18. 18
    Seven Mile Beach Negril
    Westmoreland · Jamaica · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  19. 19
    Doctor's Cave Beach
    Saint James · Jamaica · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  20. 20
    Frenchman's Cove
    Portland · Jamaica · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  21. 21
    James Bond Beach
    Saint Mary · Jamaica · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  22. 22
    Reduit Beach
    Gros Islet · Saint Lucia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  23. 23
    Anse Chastanet
    Soufriere · Saint Lucia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  24. 24
    Treasure Beach
    Saint Elizabeth · Jamaica · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average
  25. 25
    Anse Chastanet
    Soufrière · Saint Lucia · Caribbean Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    February average

Warmest sea in February elsewhere

North America in February — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in North America in February?
Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica has the warmest sea in North America in February, averaging about 28.0 °C. Playa Conchal (28.0 °C) and Playa Flamingo follow close behind.
How many beaches in North America are warm enough to swim in February?
25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in North America average 22 °C or more in February, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these February sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical February rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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