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Best surf towns in February

70 surf towns where February is in the best season for waves. Open any town for its surf spots, where to stay and what's on.

Where the waves were best in February (measured)

How often the waves were good and great at each town's best spot in February, over the last three years.

1. Ventura, United States: good waves 99% of days, great 74%, sea 15°C
2. Jardim do Mar, Portugal: good waves 95% of days, great 76%, sea 19°C
3. Mundaka, Spain: good waves 91% of days, great 66%, sea 13°C
4. Taghazout, Morocco: good waves 91% of days, great 64%, sea 17°C
5. Playa de las Américas, Spain: good waves 81% of days, great 59%, sea 20°C
6. Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka: good waves 85% of days, great 55%, sea 29°C
7. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: good waves 96% of days, great 44%, sea 29°C
8. Somo, Spain: good waves 81% of days, great 56%, sea 13°C
9. Corralejo, Spain: good waves 84% of days, great 52%, sea 19°C
10. San Clemente, United States: good waves 80% of days, great 55%, sea 15°C
11. Weligama, Sri Lanka: good waves 93% of days, great 42%, sea 28°C
12. Chicama, Peru: good waves 87% of days, great 48%, sea 22°C
13. El Zonte, El Salvador: good waves 89% of days, great 44%, sea 28°C
14. Salinas, Spain: good waves 78% of days, great 54%, sea 13°C
15. Kuta, Indonesia: good waves 89% of days, great 41%, sea 29°C

Europe

• Anglet, France: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Arrifana & Aljezur, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Bundoran, Ireland: Reef/Beach breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Caleta de Famara, Spain: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Capbreton, France: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Carcavelos, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Carrapateira, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Corralejo, Spain: Reef/Beach breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Costa da Caparica, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Easkey, Ireland: Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits advanced
• El Palmar, Spain: Beach breaks, water 15–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Ericeira, Portugal: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Espinho, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 13–18°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Figueira da Foz, Portugal: Point/Beach breaks, water 13–19°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Guéthary, France: Reef breaks, water 12–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Hallbergmoos, Germany: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Jardim do Mar, Portugal: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–23°C, suits advanced
• Lahinch, Ireland: Beach/Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain: Reef/Beach/Point breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Matosinhos, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 13–18°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Mundaka, Spain: River mouth breaks, water 12–21°C, suits advanced
• Nazaré, Portugal: Beach breaks, water 14–19°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Peniche & Baleal, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 14–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Playa de las Américas, Spain: Reef breaks, water 18–23°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Razo, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–18°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Sagres, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 15–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Salinas, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• San Sebastián, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Santa Cruz, Portugal: Beach/Reef breaks, water 14–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Somo, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Strandhill, Ireland: Beach/Reef breaks, water 10–15°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Tynemouth, United Kingdom: Beach/Reef breaks, water 7–14°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Zarautz, Spain: Beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Africa

• Imsouane, Morocco: Point breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Mirleft, Morocco: Beach/Reef breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Safi, Morocco: Reef/Point breaks, water 16–21°C, suits advanced
• Sidi Kaouki, Morocco: Beach/Reef breaks, water 16–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Taghazout, Morocco: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Tamraght, Morocco: Point/Beach breaks, water 17–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate

Asia

• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Ashdod, Israel: Beach/River mouth breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Haifa, Israel: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Herzliya, Israel: Beach/Point breaks, water 17–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka: Reef/Beach breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Keramas, Indonesia: Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits advanced
• Midigama & Ahangama, Sri Lanka: Reef/Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Mikhmoret, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Nahariya, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Netanya, Israel: Beach breaks, water 18–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Tel Aviv, Israel: Beach/Reef/Wave pool breaks, water 17–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
• Weligama, Sri Lanka: Beach breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner

Oceania

• Coolangatta, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 21–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Pacific Islands

• Haleiwa, United States: Reef breaks, water 24–27°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Hanalei, United States: Reef/Beach breaks, water 24–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Pa'ia, United States: Reef breaks, water 24–27°C, suits intermediate/advanced

North America

• Encinitas, United States: Reef/Point/Beach breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Huntington Beach, United States: Beach/River mouth breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• La Jolla, United States: Reef/Beach/Point breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Oceanside, United States: Beach breaks, water 14–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Santa Barbara, United States: Point/Reef breaks, water 13–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Ventura, United States: Point/Beach breaks, water 13–19°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Waco, United States: Wave pool breaks, water 7–32°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Mexico & Central America

• Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Punta Mita, Mexico: Reef/Point breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• San Pancho, Mexico: Beach breaks, water 23–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Sayulita, Mexico: Beach/Reef breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate

Caribbean

• Bocas del Toro, Panama: Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
• Isabela, Puerto Rico: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–28°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
• Rincón, Puerto Rico: Reef/Point breaks, water 26–28°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

South America

• Máncora, Peru: Point breaks, water 21–25°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best surf in February?

In February, 70 surf towns on Swell Cabin are in season, including Anglet, Arrifana & Aljezur and Bundoran (Europe); Imsouane, Mirleft and Safi (Africa); Abu Dhabi, Ashdod and Haifa (Asia); Coolangatta (Oceania); Haleiwa, Hanalei and Pa'ia (Pacific Islands); Encinitas, Huntington Beach and La Jolla (North America); Puerto Viejo, Punta Mita and San Pancho (Mexico & Central America); Bocas del Toro, Isabela and Rincón (Caribbean); Máncora (South America).

Which surf towns had the most good surf days in February?

Measured over the last three years, February's waves were best at Ventura (good 99% of days, great 74%), Jardim do Mar (good 95% of days, great 76%), Mundaka (good 91% of days, great 66%), Taghazout (good 91% of days, great 64%) and Playa de las Américas (good 81% of days, great 59%). From each day's swell and wind (Open-Meteo), rated at each town's best spot like Swell Cabin's forecast.

Where can beginners surf in February?

Beginner-friendly surf towns in season in February include Huntington Beach (United States), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), La Jolla (United States), Encinitas (United States), Corralejo (Spain), Santa Barbara (United States), Oceanside (United States) and Anglet (France).

Where can I surf in warm water in February?

Warm-water surf towns (24°C+ all year) in season in February: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Haleiwa (United States), Hikkaduwa (Sri Lanka), Midigama & Ahangama (Sri Lanka), Rincón (Puerto Rico), Isabela (Puerto Rico), Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica) and Bocas del Toro (Panama).

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