Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Maria Cristina, Philippines

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Maria Cristina...

Maria Cristina is a coastal city in the Philippines. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 5540 people. The water temperature around Maria Cristina is nearly constant during the year. The temperature ranges from 27.3°C (81.1°F) in August up to 30.2°C (86.4°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 Maria Cristina 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 Maria Cristina?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Maria Cristina is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Maria Cristina. A good spot nearby is Tandag, which is 149.3km (92.8miles) away from Maria Cristina. Click here to check out more information on Tandag and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Daku Island, which is 172.6km (107.2miles) away from Maria Cristina. Another good surfspot is Daku Island, located ca 172.6km (107.2miles) from Maria Cristina.

Are there beaches in proximity to Maria Cristina?

There are other nice beaches close to Maria Cristina. The nearest one is Napo Beach, which is 3.8km (2.3miles) away from Maria Cristina. Another good beach near Maria Cristina is Kauswagan Beach, which is approximately 3.8km (2.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Maria Cristina?

The average sea temperature around Maria Cristina 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 water temperatures in December and January. Hence, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Maria Cristina. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very chilly conditions and for sun protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Maria Cristina can be remarkably strong.

How is the diving and fishing near Maria Cristina?

Scuba diving and fishing conditions are very similar throughout the year. The waters around Maria Cristina are always tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (77-86°F). The following fish can often be found in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Maria Cristina: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Maria Cristina...

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