Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Albay, Philippines
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Albay...
Albay is a beach in the Philippines.
The water temperature around Albay has slight variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 24.3°C (75.8°F) in January up to 29.6°C (85.3°F) in the month of May, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since Albay is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature at Albay?
The current water temperature in the month of February at Albay is about:
25°C (78°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Albay. The closest decent spot is Pururan Bay, which is almost 68.4km (42.5miles) away from Albay.
Click here for more information on Pururan Bay and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try
Calicoan Island, which is roughly 219.5km (136.3miles) away from Albay. Another good surfspot is
Calicoan Island, located 219.5km (136.3miles) from Albay.
Are there any other gorgeous beaches near by?
There are other beaches close to Albay. The nearest one is
Puro Beach, which is only 16km (10miles) away from Albay. Another beautiful beach near Albay is
Balatan, which is roughly 22km (13.7miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness do I need for Albay?
The sea temperature at Albay is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (85°F) in the months of April, May, and June. During this time, in the late spring, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to roughly 24°C (76°F). During this season, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.
How is the diving and fishing near Albay?
Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 24 to 29°C (76-85°F) during winter. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during spring when temperatures reach 25 to 30°C (76-85°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Albay: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
Some fun facts about Albay...
Do you know what the
Balabac Great Reefs ,
Macabugos in Philippines, and the city
Karanglo in Indonesia have in common with Albay? Click on the links to find out...