Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Puerto Princesa...
Puerto Princesa is a coastal city in the Philippines.
It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 222673 people.
The water temperature around Puerto Princesa is close to constant year round.
The temperature ranges from 26.4°C (79.6°F) in January up to 30°C (86°F) in the month of May, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 29°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?
The current water temperature in the month of November in the waters around Puerto Princesa is ca:
28°C (82°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
Not many surf spots are close to Puerto Princesa. A spot, which is not too far away, is Pundakit, which is almost 368.5km (228.9miles) away from Puerto Princesa.
Click here to check out more information on Pundakit and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try
High 5 Lahar, which is roughly 378.1km (234.8miles) away from Puerto Princesa. Another surfspot is
High 5 Lahar, located roughly 378.1km (234.8miles) from Puerto Princesa.
Are there sandy beaches located close to Puerto Princesa?
There are several nice beaches in proximity to Puerto Princesa. The nearest one is
Palawan, which is 6.6km (4.1miles) away from Puerto Princesa. Another nice beach near Puerto Princesa is
Snake Island, which is approximately 12.6km (7.8miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Puerto Princesa?
The average sea temperature around Puerto Princesa is extremely warm, around 29°C (83°F), with very little changes during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to water temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Puerto Princesa. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for abnormal windy conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Puerto Princesa can be very intense.
How is the diving and fishing near Puerto Princesa?
Fishing and Scuba diving conditions are very similar during the year. The waters around Puerto Princesa are always tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (77-86°F). The following fish like to hang out in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Puerto Princesa: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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