Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Annobon, Equatorial Guinea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Annobon...

Annobon is an island in Equatorial Guinea. It is part of the Gulf of Guinea island group. The water temperature around Annobon varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 22°C (71.6°F) in July up to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in the month of March, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (79°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Annobon is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Annobon?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Annobon is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Annobon. A spot that might be worth checking out is Ovahimba Point, which is almost 1280.7km (795.5miles) away from Annobon. Click here for directions and for more information on Ovahimba Point and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Pebbles, which is approximately 1570.6km (975.5miles) away from Annobon. Another surfspot is Pebbles, located 1570.6km (975.5miles) from Annobon.

Are there beaches located close to Annobon?

No, not many beaches are located near to Annobon. A good beach nearby is Kribi Beach, which is 422.1km (262.1miles) away from Annobon. If you have some extra time, you can also try Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, 438.7km (272.5miles) away from Annobon.

What wetsuit is recommended for Annobon?

The water temperature around Annobon is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a wetsuit is usually not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Annobon. Nevertheless, during summer, temperatures reach lows of 22°C (72°F). During these months, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Annobon?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F) during summer. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during February, March, and April when sea temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Annobon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Annobon...

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