Sud, New Caledonia
Coral Sea21.61°S, 165.46°EStation NE-SUD-PLA

Plage de la Roche Percée Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 27.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de la Roche Percée water temperature

22.9
73.2°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea21.61°S, 165.46°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.9°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

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Today
WedSep 30
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.9°C
73.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.6°C
72.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de la Roche Percée.
Confidence: High

Plage de la Roche Percée Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de la Roche Percée occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, November, December — peaking at27.7°C (81.9°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
26
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.1°C27°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26.1°C27.7°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March25.9°C27.5°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.8°C26.7°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May23.9°C25.6°C26.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June22.7°C24.2°C26.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July22°C23.3°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.6°C22.9°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.2°C22.9°C24.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October22.2°C23.8°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November23.2°C24.8°C26.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December24.7°C26.3°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de la Roche Percée

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de la Roche Percée today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de la Roche Percée this time of year is 22.9°C (73.2°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 la Roche Percée?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de la Roche Percée in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de la Roche Percée average around22.9°C (73.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.2°C and a maximum of 24.1°C.

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