Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bontang, Indonesia
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bontang...
Bontang is a coastal city in Indonesia.
It is a quite mid-size city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 101691 people.
The water temperature around Bontang is steady throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 28.5°C (83.3°F) in December up to 29.6°C (85.3°F) in the month of May, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 29°C (84°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since Bontang 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 Bontang?
The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters near Bontang is about:
29°C (85°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
Not many surf spots are close to Bontang. The next good one is Gili Trawangan, which is almost 595.1km (369.6miles) away from Bontang.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Gili Trawangan and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out
Medewi, which is roughly 618.8km (384.4miles) away from Bontang. Another fun surfspot is
Medewi, located 618.8km (384.4miles) from Bontang.
Are there beaches in proximity to Bontang?
There are not many beaches near to Bontang. The next good one is
Lamaru Beach, which is only 98.2km (61miles) away from Bontang. Another nice beach near Bontang is
Manggar Sagara Sari Beach, which is 99.4km (61.7miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for Bontang?
The average sea temperature around Bontang is extremely warm, around 29°C (84°F), with very little variations during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to sea temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Bontang. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for sun protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Bontang can be very strong.
How is the diving and fishing near Bontang?
Scuba diving and fishing conditions are very similar year round. The waters around Bontang are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (76-85°F). The following fish can often be found in waters with these temperatures: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Bontang: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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