Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Penja, Cameroon

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

Penja is a coastal city in Cameroon. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 28406 people. The water temperature around Penja has low variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 25.9°C (78.6°F) in August up to 29°C (84.2°F) in the month of April, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is spring, since Penja 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 Penja?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Penja is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Penja. A good spot nearby is Ovahimba Point, which is almost 1631.6km (1013.4miles) away from Penja. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Ovahimba Point and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Saint Louis, which is ca 1908.9km (1185.6miles) away from Penja. Another good surfspot is Saint Louis, located roughly 1908.9km (1185.6miles) from Penja.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Penja. The closest decent one is Kribi Beach, which is 118.8km (73.8miles) away from Penja. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, which is roughly 182km (113miles) away from Penja.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Penja?

The average water temperature around Penja is extremely warm, around 28°C (82°F), with only little changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Penja. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Penja can be particularly strong.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Penja?

Fishing and diving conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (75-84°F). The following fish like to swim in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Penja: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Penja...

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