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

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

General MacArthur is a coastal city in the Philippines. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 4491 people. The water temperature around General MacArthur is almost steady year round. The temperature ranges from 26.3°C (79.3°F) in January up to 30.2°C (86.3°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 MacArthur 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 General MacArthur?

The current water temperature in the month of June near General MacArthur is about:

Are there surf spots near General MacArthur?

There are not too many surf spots close to General MacArthur. A spot, which is not too far away, is Llorente, which is 11.3km (17.8miles) away from General MacArthur. Click here for more information on Llorente and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near General MacArthur are Calicoan Island, which is ca 28.6km (17.8miles) away, and Cloud Nine, located approximately 108.1km (67.1miles) from General MacArthur.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are some other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to General MacArthur. The nearest one is Hernani, which is only 6.7km (4.2miles) away from General MacArthur. Another fun beach near General MacArthur is Salcedo, which is 10.9km (6.8miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for General MacArthur?

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

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to General MacArthur?

Diving and fishing conditions change very little during the year. The waters around General MacArthur are mostly 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 General MacArthur: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about General MacArthur...

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