What is the current water temperature in Nouméa?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nouméa?

As of now, in Nouméa, the water temperature is 22.39°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Nouméa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nouméa. 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.

72.3

°F

July 13, 02:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

72.5°F

Tomorrow:

72.3°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

17:26

Day Length:

10 h. 52 min.

Nouméa in July

Minimum:

78.1°F

Average:

80.6°F

Maximum:

83.0°F

Sea water temperature in Nouméa today

As of now, in Nouméa, the water temperature is 72.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 71.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 72.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nouméa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 29	72.7°F	74.4°F	73.9°F
Jun 30	71.4°F	74.4°F	73.6°F
Jul 1	72.0°F	74.3°F	73.5°F
Jul 2	71.6°F	74.2°F	73.4°F
Jul 3	72.3°F	74.0°F	73.3°F
Jul 4	71.6°F	73.9°F	73.2°F
Jul 5	72.0°F	74.0°F	73.3°F
Jul 6	72.0°F	74.4°F	73.2°F
Jul 7	72.5°F	74.3°F	73.3°F
Jul 8	72.7°F	74.2°F	73.2°F
Jul 9	72.5°F	74.4°F	73.2°F
Jul 10	72.2°F	74.6°F	73.3°F
Jul 11	72.4°F	74.0°F	73.2°F
Jul 12	72.5°F	74.5°F	73.3°F
Jul 13	72.3°F	74.0°F	73.1°F
Jul 14	72.3°F	73.9°F	73.1°F
Jul 15	72.3°F	73.9°F	73.1°F
Jul 16	72.2°F	73.9°F	72.9°F
Jul 17	72.2°F	74.2°F	73.0°F
Jul 18	72.1°F	73.9°F	72.9°F
Jul 19	72.1°F	74.1°F	72.9°F
Jul 20	72.2°F	74.3°F	73.0°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 Nouméa by month

In Nouméa, the months October through June offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 284 swimming days.

The warmest water in Nouméa was recorded on February 15, 2026, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 13, 2023, dipping to 70.1°F. The average readings by season are 80.8°F in Winter, 79.2°F in Spring, 73.3°F in Summer, and 75.1°F in Autumn.