17.6°
Brisk
Swimmable but sharp on entry — the domain of year-round regulars.
Averaged across the eight stretches of coast below, the sea around Cyprus sits at about 17.6° through February. The figures are daily satellite readings averaged over five full years, not a published brochure number.
| Where | Average | Range | Swimming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaphosPaphos | 17.6° | 16.7°–18.7° | Brisk | Paphos beaches → |
| Coral BayPaphos | 17.5° | 16.6°–18.6° | Brisk | Coral Bay beaches → |
| Latchi & AkamasPaphos | 17.5° | 16.7°–18.6° | Brisk | Latchi & Akamas beaches → |
| LimassolLimassol | 17.6° | 16.8°–18.6° | Brisk | Limassol beaches → |
| LarnacaLarnaca | 17.6° | 16.6°–18.5° | Brisk | Larnaca beaches → |
| Ayia NapaFamagusta | 17.6° | 16.6°–18.6° | Brisk | Ayia Napa beaches → |
| ProtarasFamagusta | 17.6° | 16.7°–18.7° | Brisk | Protaras beaches → |
| KyreniaKyrenia | 17.5° | 16.5°–18.4° | Brisk | Kyrenia guide → |