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Warmest sea in South Africa in February

115 coastal locations in South Africa ranked by their typical February sea temperature. Region-wide average in February: 20.4°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in February

Kosi Bay

27.9°C February mean in South Africa

Regional February average

20.4°C

across all 115 coastal locations in South Africa

Vs annual mean

+2.0°C

above the year-round regional average

What the South Africa sea feels like in February

Water at this temperature is very pleasant to swim in. If you tend to wear a wetsuit when swimming, you might consider removing it now to avoid the body overheating.

South Africa monthly average 16.8°C to 20.4°C
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  • Warmest month February 20.4°C
  • Coldest month August 16.8°C
  • Annual mean 18.4°C
  • Months above 20°C 2 of 12

Where February fits in the year

February sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve South Africa month rankings:

South Africa sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every South Africa location. The list below is based on the typical February mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest South Africa locations in February

Sorted by the typical February mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location February mean
1 Kosi Bay KwaZulu-Natal 27.9°C
2 Cape Vidal KwaZulu-Natal 27.9°C
3 Sodwana Bay 27.7°C
4 Saint Lucia KwaZulu-Natal 27.5°C
5 St Lucia 27.3°C
6 Shelly Beach KwaZulu-Natal 26.8°C
7 Richards Bay 26.8°C
8 Margate 26.6°C
9 Port Edward KwaZulu-Natal 26.6°C
10 Port Shepstone 26.5°C
11 Amanzimtoti 26.4°C
12 Umkomaas 26.4°C
13 eSikhawini KwaZulu-Natal 26.2°C
14 Mtunzini KwaZulu-Natal 26.2°C
15 Scottburgh 26.1°C
16 Port Saint Johns 26.0°C
17 Ballito KwaZulu-Natal 25.9°C
18 Salt Rock KwaZulu-Natal 25.9°C
19 Umdloti KwaZulu-Natal 25.9°C
20 Umhlanga Rocks KwaZulu-Natal 25.9°C
21 Tugela River KwaZulu-Natal 25.8°C
22 Umhlanga 25.8°C
23 Coffee Bay 25.6°C
24 Ballitoville 25.4°C
25 Durban 25.4°C
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26 KwaZulu-Natal 25.4°C
27 Mazeppa Bay Eastern Cape 25.2°C
28 East London 24.6°C
29 Morgans Bay Eastern Cape 24.1°C
30 Wavecrest Eastern Cape 24.1°C
31 Chintsa Eastern Cape 23.9°C
32 Kidd's Beach Eastern Cape 23.6°C
33 Port Alfred 22.1°C
34 Agulhas 21.9°C
35 Cape Agulhas 21.9°C
36 Struisbaai 21.9°C
37 Cape Infanta Western Cape 21.8°C
38 De Hoop Nature Reserve Western Cape 21.8°C
39 Port Beaufort Western Cape 21.8°C
40 Infanta 21.8°C
41 Witsand 21.8°C
42 Stilbaai 21.7°C
43 Vleesbaai Western Cape 21.7°C
44 Herolds Bay Western Cape 21.6°C
45 Arniston 21.6°C
46 Hartenbos 21.3°C
47 Mossel Bay 21.3°C
48 Sedgefield Western Cape 21.2°C
49 Kenton-on-Sea Eastern Cape 21.1°C
50 Wilderness 21.0°C

Coldest 10 in South Africa in February

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which South Africa coasts to avoid for swimming in February.

# Location February mean
1 Marion Island Western Cape 7.3°C
2 Langebaan 15.2°C
3 Yzerfontein 15.5°C
4 Port Nolloth 15.5°C
5 Schrywers Hoek Western Cape 15.5°C
6 Schrywershoek Western Cape 15.5°C
7 St Helena Bay 15.5°C
8 Velddrif 15.5°C
9 Bloubergstrand 15.6°C
10 Camps Bay 15.6°C

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