Water temperature in Cape Hatteras (NC) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Cape Hatteras in February? Average water temperature in Cape Hatteras in February is 62.8°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Cape Hatteras in February is 69.6°F, and the coldest is 43.7°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Cape Hatteras
Changes water temperature in Cape Hatteras in February 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Cape Hatteras for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Cape Hatteras, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of February.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 59.4°F | 55.6°F | 68°F | |
| February 2 | 59.7°F | 54.3°F | 67.1°F | |
| February 3 | 60.4°F | 52°F | 67.8°F | |
| February 4 | 57.4°F | 49.1°F | 67.6°F | |
| February 5 | 56.5°F | 49.5°F | 67.3°F | |
| February 6 | 54.1°F | 48.7°F | 67.5°F | |
| February 7 | 55.2°F | 47.8°F | 67.6°F | |
| February 8 | 58.1°F | 46.8°F | 69.1°F | |
| February 9 | 55.8°F | 45.7°F | 69.4°F | |
| February 10 | 56.8°F | 46.8°F | 69.1°F | |
| February 11 | 59.2°F | 48.2°F | 68.2°F | |
| February 12 | 58.8°F | 49.6°F | 67.5°F | |
| February 13 | 55.4°F | 46.8°F | 68.5°F | |
| February 14 | 57°F | 47.1°F | 68.2°F | |
| February 15 | 53.8°F | 46.6°F | 68.2°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 52.7°F | 46.4°F | 67.8°F | |
| February 17 | 54.9°F | 43.7°F | 68.2°F | |
| February 18 | 54.3°F | 45.7°F | 67.5°F | |
| February 19 | 56.5°F | 45.7°F | 68°F | |
| February 20 | 56.5°F | 46.4°F | 68°F | |
| February 21 | 60.4°F | 45.5°F | 67.8°F | |
| February 22 | 57.4°F | 46.6°F | 69.4°F | |
| February 23 | 54.3°F | 46.9°F | 68°F | |
| February 24 | 56.5°F | 48.2°F | 68.5°F | |
| February 25 | 58.5°F | 47.8°F | 69.6°F | |
| February 26 | 55.9°F | 47.5°F | 68.5°F | |
| February 27 | 58.5°F | 48.2°F | 68.7°F | |
| February 28 | 62.8°F | 50°F | 68°F | |
| February 1 | 52.9°F | 65.1°F |
Average water temperature in Cape Hatteras in February over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 64.8°F | 64.4°F | 63.3°F | 61.9°F | 63.5°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 55.4°F | 61.9°F | 62.1°F | 48.2°F | 57°F |
Cape Hatteras sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Cape Hatteras in February over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Cape Hatteras water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
