Champagne Beach Sea Temperature

Updated Wed 11:44 (Pacific/Efate)

Vanuatu · Forecast updated Aug 12, 2026, 11:44 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

26.3°C

79.3°F

Warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 26.4°C (79.6°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 26.4°C, versus 26.5°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 Champagne Beach, monthly averages range from about 26.4°C (79.6°F) in August to 28.1°C (82.6°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Champagne Beach has been 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

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

Month Min Average Max
June 27.4°C / 81.3°F 28.1°C / 82.6°F 29.1°C / 84.4°F
July 26.4°C / 79.5°F 26.8°C / 80.3°F 27.4°C / 81.3°F
August 26.2°C / 79.2°F 26.4°C / 79.6°F 26.9°C / 80.4°F

Profile calculated from 1748 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Champagne Beach

Powder-white beach with calm clear shallows and nearby blue holes.

Area
Espiritu Santo

Champagne Beach Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Champagne Beach today?

The current sea surface temperature in Champagne Beach is 26.3°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.6°C.

When is the water warmest in Champagne Beach?

The warmest monthly average in the Champagne Beach archive is June, at around 28.1°C (82.6°F).

When is the water coldest in Champagne Beach?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is August, at around 26.4°C (79.6°F).

Can you swim in Champagne Beach today?

At 26.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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