Fakarava Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 17:51 (Pacific/Tahiti)

French Polynesia · Forecast updated Sep 5, 2026, 17:51 UTC

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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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