Offshore StaysWhere to surf in February
10 surf towns in their main surf season in February, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Weligama, around 28°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weligama in FebruarySri Lanka | 28°C | 27°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in FebruarySpain | 19°C | 18°C | 1.4 m | all levels |
| Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in FebruaryPortugal | 19°C | 17°C | 2.6 m | advanced surfers |
| Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in FebruarySpain | 19°C | 17°C | 1.3 m | all levels |
| Famara (Lanzarote) in FebruarySpain | 19°C | 17°C | 1.7 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Taghazout in FebruaryMorocco | 17°C | 16°C | 2.3 m | all levels |
| Azores (São Miguel) in FebruaryPortugal | 16°C | 15°C | 2.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Imsouane in FebruaryMorocco | 16°C | 16°C | 2.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Nazaré in FebruaryPortugal | 14°C | 12°C | 2.9 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Mundaka in FebruarySpain | 13°C | 10°C | 2.1 m | advanced surfers |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in February?
- 10 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in February: Weligama (Sri Lanka), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (Spain), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (Portugal), Corralejo (Fuerteventura) (Spain), Famara (Lanzarote) (Spain), Taghazout (Morocco), Azores (São Miguel) (Portugal), Imsouane (Morocco), Nazaré (Portugal), Mundaka (Spain).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in February?
- Weligama (around 28°C), Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) (around 19°C), Madeira (Jardim do Mar) (around 19°C). At the cold end, Mundaka sits around 13°C, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
- Where can beginners surf in February?
- Weligama, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Corralejo (Fuerteventura), Famara (Lanzarote), Taghazout, Imsouane are in season in February and have breaks that suit beginners.