Bora Bora Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:08 (Pacific/Tahiti)
French Polynesia · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:08 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.5°C
79.7°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:08 (Pacific/Tahiti). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.8°C below
The typical September average is 27.3°C (81.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 26.9°C, versus 26.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Bora Bora, typical monthly averages range from about 27.2°C (81.0°F) in August to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in March.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Bora Bora has been 26.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Bora Bora, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4–29.1°C | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| February | 28.7–29.3°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| March | 29.3–29.9°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| April | 29.1–29.7°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| May | 28.8–28.9°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| June | 27.9–28.2°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| July | 27.4–27.4°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| August | 27.2–27.2°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| September | 26.8–27.6°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| October | 27.3–27.7°C | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| November | 27.7–27.9°C | 27.8°C / 82.0°F |
| December | 28.2–28.4°C | 28.3°C / 82.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-16.54, -151.71). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Bora Bora in January
Typical January water temperature near Bora Bora is 28.8°C (83.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–29.1°C.
Bora Bora in February
Typical February water temperature near Bora Bora is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.3°C.
Bora Bora in March
Typical March water temperature near Bora Bora is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.9°C.
Bora Bora in April
Typical April water temperature near Bora Bora is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–29.7°C.
Bora Bora in May
Typical May water temperature near Bora Bora is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.8–28.9°C.
Bora Bora in June
Typical June water temperature near Bora Bora is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.9–28.2°C.
Bora Bora in July
Typical July water temperature near Bora Bora is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.4–27.4°C.
Bora Bora in August
Typical August water temperature near Bora Bora is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.2°C.
Bora Bora in September
Typical September water temperature near Bora Bora is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–27.6°C.
Bora Bora in October
Typical October water temperature near Bora Bora is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–27.7°C.
Bora Bora in November
Typical November water temperature near Bora Bora is 27.8°C (82.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.7–27.9°C.
Bora Bora in December
Typical December water temperature near Bora Bora is 28.3°C (82.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.4°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| July | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.0°C / 80.7°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| August | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 26.6°C / 79.8°F | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| September | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2730 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Bora Bora
Iconic lagoon with coral gardens, rays and warm crystal-clear water.
- Area
- Society Islands
Bora Bora Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Bora Bora today?
The current sea surface temperature near Bora Bora is 26.5°C (79.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Bora Bora?
The water is typically warmest in March, at around 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Bora Bora?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 27.2°C (81.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Bora Bora today?
At 26.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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