What is the current water temperature in Papeete?

As of now, in Papeete, the water temperature is 26.29°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Papeete

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Papeete. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

79.3

°F

October 18, 06:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.1°F

Tomorrow:

79.4°F

Sunrise:

05:28

Sunset:

17:59

Day Length:

12 h. 31 min.

Papeete in October

Minimum:

82.5°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.4°F

Sea water temperature in Papeete today

As of now, in Papeete, the water temperature is 79.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 79.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Papeete

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 4	80.0°F	80.9°F	80.3°F
Oct 5	80.2°F	80.9°F	80.3°F
Oct 6	80.2°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Oct 7	80.1°F	81.0°F	80.1°F
Oct 8	79.5°F	80.9°F	80.1°F
Oct 9	79.4°F	80.9°F	80.1°F
Oct 10	79.5°F	80.9°F	80.2°F
Oct 11	79.8°F	80.7°F	80.2°F
Oct 12	79.9°F	80.6°F	80.3°F
Oct 13	79.8°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Oct 14	79.5°F	80.4°F	80.2°F
Oct 15	79.3°F	80.3°F	80.1°F
Oct 16	79.3°F	80.3°F	80.1°F
Oct 17	79.1°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Oct 18	79.3°F	80.7°F	80.3°F
Oct 19	79.4°F	80.7°F	80.4°F
Oct 20	79.5°F	80.8°F	80.5°F
Oct 21	79.4°F	80.9°F	80.4°F
Oct 22	79.4°F	80.9°F	80.4°F
Oct 23	79.5°F	80.9°F	80.5°F
Oct 24	79.7°F	81.0°F	80.7°F
Oct 25	79.7°F	81.0°F	80.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Papeete by month

In Papeete, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Papeete was recorded on April 9, 2016, reaching a 86.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on October 27, 2022, dipping to 78.7°F. The average readings by season are 83.3°F in Winter, 83.9°F in Spring, 80.9°F in Summer, and 80.6°F in Autumn.