Fakarava Sea Temperature
Updated Sat 17:51 (Pacific/Tahiti)
French Polynesia · Forecast updated Sep 5, 2026, 17:51 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.6°C
79.9°F
Warm water
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The September average in our archive is 26.5°C (79.8°F).
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 26.5°C, versus 26.8°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.
Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year
In the data collected for Fakarava, monthly averages range from about 26.5°C (79.8°F) in September to 27.7°C (81.8°F) in June.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Fakarava has been 26.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
| 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 | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| August | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| September | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.5°C / 79.8°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
Profile calculated from 2330 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Fakarava
UNESCO biosphere atoll with drift snorkeling through shark-filled passes.
- Area
- Tuamotus
Fakarava Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in Fakarava today?
The current sea surface temperature in Fakarava is 26.6°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Fakarava?
The warmest monthly average in the Fakarava archive is June, at around 27.7°C (81.8°F).
When is the water coldest in Fakarava?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is September, at around 26.5°C (79.8°F).
Can you swim in Fakarava today?
At 26.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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