Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near General Island, Philippines

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about General Island...

General Island is a beach in the Philippines. The water temperature around General Island is close to steady year round. The temperature ranges from 27°C (80.7°F) in February up to 30.1°C (86.2°F) in the month of June, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 29°C (84°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since General Island 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 General Island?

The current water temperature in the month of January at General Island is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to General Island. The closest decent spot is G1, which is just 23.4km (15.5miles) away from General Island. Click here to check out more information on G1 and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near General Island are Daku Island, which is roughly 24.9km (15.5miles) away, and Tandag, located 27km (16.8miles) from General Island.

Are there any other beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few beautiful beaches close to General Island. The nearest one is General Island, which is only 0km (0miles) away from General Island. Another fun beach near General Island is Cantilan, which is roughly 10.5km (6.5miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for General Island?

The average water temperature at General Island is extremely warm, around 29°C (84°F), with no significant 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 at General Island. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very chilly conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation at General Island can be particularly intense.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near General Island?

Diving and fishing conditions change very little year round. The waters at General Island are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (77-86°F). The following fish like to roam around in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to General Island: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about General Island...

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