Current water temps in Anilao/Puerto Galera?

[pjlinva]

Hi. Does anyone know what the current water temps are in Anilao/Puerto Galera? We're leaving for our first Philippines dive trip this saturday, and I'm trying to decide what wetsuits to take. Thanks!

 

[jigo]

it was about 79-81F last weekend in anilao but i think its starting to get warmer.

 

[CODMAN]

Last year in PG, at exactly the same time, temperatures varied between 23 and 25ŽºC

Hope this helps!

 

[pjlinva]

Oooh. Codman - that's a bit colder than I was expecting (23-25 C is about 73-77 F). I'm hoping it's closer to what Jigo reported!

 

[CODMAN]

Well, not trying to discourage you, but last year between the 8th of february and the 12th of march, having logged about 75 dives, the warmest I recorded was 25ŽºC. The recommended wetsuit for tourists was generally 5mm (or 5/4mm if you have it). I was OK with my 3/2mm, but I'm Canadian...

If you are the least bit prone to getting cold on dives, and you will be doing several a day (more than 2) I would strongly suggest the 5mm. But thats mainly a personal thing...

Cheers!

 

[clgsamson]

If you're diving 3 or 4 times in a day, a 3mm with hood and gloves will keep you warm. Of course, sipping hot tea or coffee (with oreo) during SI would be great

Have a blast...

 

[jigo]

in addition to what codman and caloy said, i would recommend you drink lots of water before a dive. you'll know why soon enough....

 

[olyvtx]

in addition to what codman and caloy said, i would recommend you drink lots of water before a dive. you'll know why soon enough....

i gotta be careful reading PPD threads while drinking...just spewed beer out my nose!

btw...i've always been comfortable in a 3mm suit this time of year.

 

[shugar]

Hi. Does anyone know what the current water temps are in Anilao/Puerto Galera? We're leaving for our first Philippines dive trip this saturday, and I'm trying to decide what wetsuits to take. Thanks!

my computer from last sunday said 25-26C (78-79F) Multiply

3mm should do good... the wind on the surface was a bigger bith than temp at depth

but it was a very sunny day today - very hot - w/ some wind in the late morning and afternoon... should hold up throughout the week...

Jag