Tikehau Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 18:26 (Pacific/Tahiti)

French Polynesia · Forecast updated Sep 5, 2026, 18:26 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

27.0°C

80.6°F

Warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The September average in our archive is 26.9°C (80.5°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 26.8°C, versus 26.9°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 Tikehau, monthly averages range from about 26.9°C (80.5°F) in September to 28.0°C (82.3°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Tikehau has been 27.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.

Month Min Average Max
June 27.5°C / 81.5°F 28.0°C / 82.3°F 28.6°C / 83.5°F
July 27.1°C / 80.8°F 27.5°C / 81.5°F 28.2°C / 82.8°F
August 26.8°C / 80.2°F 27.1°C / 80.8°F 27.7°C / 81.9°F
September 26.8°C / 80.2°F 26.9°C / 80.5°F 27.4°C / 81.3°F

Profile calculated from 2331 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Tikehau

Pink-sand atoll with a manta-ray cleaning station and clear lagoon coral.

Area
Tuamotus

Tikehau Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Tikehau today?

The current sea surface temperature in Tikehau is 27.0°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.0°C.

When is the water warmest in Tikehau?

The warmest monthly average in the Tikehau archive is June, at around 28.0°C (82.3°F).

When is the water coldest in Tikehau?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is September, at around 26.9°C (80.5°F).

Can you swim in Tikehau today?

At 27.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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