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

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

Santa Maria is a beach in the Philippines. The water temperature around Santa Maria has moderate variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 24.7°C (76.5°F) in January up to 29.9°C (85.8°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Santa Maria is about:

Are there surf spots near Santa Maria?

There are not too many surf spots close to Santa Maria. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pundakit, which is 59.7km (37.7miles) away from Santa Maria. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pundakit and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Santa Maria are Crystal Beach Break, which is ca 60.7km (37.7miles) away, and High 5 Lahar, located approximately 62km (38.5miles) from Santa Maria.

Are there any other beaches near by?

Yes, there are some other beaches in close proximity to Santa Maria. The closest one is Plaridel, which is only 8.1km (5miles) away from Santa Maria. Another good beach near Santa Maria is San Juan, which is approximately 16.1km (10miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Santa Maria?

The water temperature at Santa Maria is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a wetsuit is normaly not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Santa Maria. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 25°C (76°F). During this time, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Santa Maria?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 25 to 30°C (76-85°F) during December, January, and February. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during June, July, and August when temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Santa Maria: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Santa Maria...

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