Nord, New Caledonia
Coral Sea21.22°S, 164.86°EStation NE-NOR-PLA

Plage de Franco Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 28°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de Franco water temperature

23.1
73.6°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea21.22°S, 164.86°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
76.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.5°C
74.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.4°C
74.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.7°C
72.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de Franco.
Confidence: High

Plage de Franco Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de Franco occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December — peaking at28°C (82.4°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
27
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
27
Apr
26
May
24
Jun
23
Jul
23
Aug
Current
23
Sep
24
Oct
25
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.7°C27.3°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26.4°C28°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March26.1°C27.7°C29.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.8°C26.8°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May24.3°C25.8°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June23.1°C24.4°C26.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July22.4°C23.4°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.8°C23.1°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.7°C23.1°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October22.2°C24°C25.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November23.4°C25.1°C26.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December24.8°C26.5°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de Franco

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de Franco today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de Franco this time of year is 23.1°C (73.6°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage de Franco?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de Franco typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de Franco in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de Franco average around23.1°C (73.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.7°C and a maximum of 24.3°C.

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