water temp Anilao and Dumagete

[Hintermann]

Useful information here. I am going to Anilao in late March 2016 and did not realise the water temperature could be as low as 25*C. I was going to take my 3mm full PLUS 3mm shorty on top but also have a 0.5mm rash vest if required. I am assuming that that should be enough?

After Anilao I am going on a Tubbataha liveaboard in early April. Will the water be warmer there?

 

[octopuppy]

It was 79 degrees F in Anailao the first part of March and the wind died down and viz cleared up when we left on the 20th. 3 mil and dive vest worked well for me. Enjoy your trip!

 

[Wiggsy]

I've dived Dumaguete in July 2011 and 2012 and Anilao in July 2014 and we never had less than 29 degrees C (sometimes 30) on any of the fifty or so dives I've done in the area. I am surprised at the seasonal variations but have heard it is much cooler Dec- March. Great diving at either destination - the Philippines offers so much.

 

[BuceoFilipinas]

Water temperature has been unusually low this year in Anilao, reaching 23C degrees in Jan-Feb but it is increasing slowly again and now it's already at 27 C degrees... It should reach 28-29 very soon...

Tubbataha is usually warmer at 29 C during the 3 months short season...

 

[Hintermann]

Water temperature has been unusually low this year in Anilao, reaching 23C degrees in Jan-Feb but it is increasing slowly again and now it's already at 27 C degrees

Useful information. I'll be spending a week with you (Buceo) in the last week of March 2016 and from what you tell me, I am guessing that the water temp around that time would be around 26*C? I am planning to bring a 3mm full suit + 3mm shorty over it, which I think will be more than enough. I'll even have a 0.5mm rash vest if necessary.

What do you think?

 

[BuceoFilipinas]

Useful information. I'll be spending a week with you (Buceo) in the last week of March 2016 and from what you tell me, I am guessing that the water temp around that time would be around 26*C? I am planning to bring a 3mm full suit + 3mm shorty over it, which I think will be more than enough. I'll even have a 0.5mm rash vest if necessary.

What do you think?

Excellent Hintermann, we will be looking forward to diving with you
Yes, I think that should be sufficient. However, kindly send us an email at buceofilipinas@gmail.com a couple of weeks before the trip so we can confirm te exact temperature by then...
Thanks again and warmest regards.
Carlos