Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Amboyna Cay

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Amboyna Cay...

Amboyna Cay is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Amboyna Cay has low variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 26.3°C (79.4°F) in February up to 30.1°C (86.2°F) in the month of May, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since Amboyna Cay 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 near Amboyna Cay?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Amboyna Cay is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Amboyna Cay. A good spot nearby is Pundakit, which is more than 681km (423miles) away from Amboyna Cay. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pundakit and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing High 5 Lahar, which is ca 687.6km (427.1miles) away from Amboyna Cay. Another fun surfspot is High 5 Lahar, located ca 687.6km (427.1miles) from Amboyna Cay.

Are there nice beaches close to Amboyna Cay?

No, not too many beaches are located in proximity to Amboyna Cay. The next good one is Meragang Beach, which is almost 244.6km (151.9miles) away from Amboyna Cay. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Muara beach, which is ca 246.5km (153.1miles) away from Amboyna Cay.

What wetsuit is needed for Amboyna Cay?

The average water temperature at Amboyna Cay is extremely warm, around 28°C (83°F), with very little variations throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving at Amboyna Cay. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very chilly conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation at Amboyna Cay can be particularly strong.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Amboyna Cay?

Diving and fishing conditions are very similar throughout the year. The waters are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (77-86°F). The following fish love this water temperature and can often be found: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Amboyna Cay: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Amboyna Cay...

Do you know what the the city Montlieu-la-Garde in France, the city Kapasan in Indonesia, and the city Doropayung in Indonesia have in common with Amboyna Cay? Click on the links to find out...