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 coastal city in the Philippines. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2623 people. The water temperature around Santa Maria has low variability year round. The temperature ranges from 27.1°C (80.8°F) in February up to 29.7°C (85.5°F) in the month of June, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 29°C (83°F) and the best time for water activities is early 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 near Santa Maria?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Santa Maria. A spot, which is not too far away, is Aparri, which is just 15.4km (44miles) away from Santa Maria. Click here to check out more information on Aparri and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Santa Maria are Pagudpud, which is roughly 70.9km (44miles) away, and San juan, located approximately 135.7km (84.3miles) from Santa Maria.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are other gorgeous beaches close to Santa Maria. The nearest one is Aparri, which is just 14.8km (9.2miles) away from Santa Maria. Another fun beach near Santa Maria is Cagayan, which is 15.9km (9.9miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Santa Maria?

The average water temperature around Santa Maria is extremely warm, around 29°C (83°F), with no significant variations during 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 Santa Maria. Nevertheless, 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 Santa Maria can be remarkably intense.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Santa Maria?

Diving and fishing conditions change very little year round. The waters around Santa Maria are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (77-86°F). The following fish can often be found in waters with these temperatures: 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...

Do you know what the the city Ghajnsielem in Malta, the city Tadotsu in Japan, and the city Lehmkuhlen in Germany have in common with Santa Maria? Click on the links to find out...