What is the water like in Bora Bora?

The graph below shows the range of monthly Bora-Bora water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in March with an average around 84°F / 28.9°C. The coldest month is August with an average water temperature of 80.1°F / 26.7°C.



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Why does the lagoon have different colors? - Bora Bora Parasailing - Official website. Why does the lagoon have different colors? The color depends on the flora or rocks on the lagoon-floor, and the depth of the water. Light blue: sand and about 1 to 3 meters of depth.

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Water temperature in Bora Bora by month. Bora Bora is located in the Arctic Circle, at latitude 16 degrees. The swimming season in this location lasts all year round. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Bora Bora is 82°F, by the seasons: in winter 81°F, in spring 81°F, in summer 83°F, in autumn 84°F.

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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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The Bora Bora Legal Drinking Age
In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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Bora Bora Wet Weather Activities
  1. Go to Vaitape and browse around the arts and craft market at the dock. ...
  2. Let a game entertain and connect you. ...
  3. Make appointments at your resort's spa. ...
  4. Call your excursion provider (who has nothing to do in the wet) and invite him to coffee or lunch.


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Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

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One of the key factors that draw so many tourists to Bora Bora is the extremely beautiful hue of the surrounding water. The coral reef and sunshine reflection off the white sandy bottom give the water its turquoise hue.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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The vast majority of the time, sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. The two most common shark species that people swim alongside in Bora Bora are the blacktip reef shark and the lemon shark.

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Maldives. The area known as the Maldives is 99% clear, blue waters and just 1% land.

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Due to the island's location in a region where the Aedes mosquito is common, there is a high risk of contracting Zika there. The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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Vital Fast Facts About Bora Bora
  • Bora Bora covers an area of 29.3 km. ...
  • It's a part of the Leeward Group of islands.
  • It's halfway between Australia and the U.S.
  • It lies 230 km northwest of Papeete – the capital city of Tahiti.


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As you can see on the Tahiti and Bora Bora weather charts below, we are a Year-Round Sunny Destination!

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May through November are typically the coolest months in Bora Bora, with lows of roughly 21°C (70°F).

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The color depends on the flora or rocks on the lagoon-floor, and the depth of the water. Light blue: sand and about 1 to 3 meters of depth. Turquoise blue: sand and 7 to 10 meters. Dark blue: 25 to 35 meters.

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