Raja Ampat Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 13:32 (Asia/Makassar)

Indonesia · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 13:32 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

28.9°C

84.0°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 29.0°C (84.2°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 29.0°C, versus 29.2°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Very warm water

Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.

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 Raja Ampat, monthly averages range from about 29.0°C (84.2°F) in August to 29.7°C (85.4°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Raja Ampat has been 29.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 29.2°C / 84.6°F 29.7°C / 85.4°F 30.2°C / 86.4°F
July 28.9°C / 84.0°F 29.4°C / 84.9°F 30.0°C / 86.0°F
August 28.8°C / 83.8°F 29.0°C / 84.2°F 29.4°C / 84.9°F

Profile calculated from 1653 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Raja Ampat

The planet's richest marine biodiversity, with electric coral reefs in clear shallow water.

Area
West Papua

Raja Ampat Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Raja Ampat today?

The current sea surface temperature in Raja Ampat is 28.9°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.2°C.

When is the water warmest in Raja Ampat?

The warmest monthly average in the Raja Ampat archive is June, at around 29.7°C (85.4°F).

When is the water coldest in Raja Ampat?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is August, at around 29.0°C (84.2°F).

Can you swim in Raja Ampat today?

At 28.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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