Puerto Galera next March

[Xaryo]

Hi!

I'm going on a diving trip for 3 weeks in march 2009 at Puerto Galera. Can someone tell me what's the water temperature around that time of the years? I currently have a 7mm wet suit and I don't know if I should get a 3mm, a 5mm or stick with my 7mm.

thanks

 

[shugar]

Hi!

I'm going on a diving trip for 3 weeks in march 2009 at Puerto Galera. Can someone tell me what's the water temperature around that time of the years? I currently have a 7mm wet suit and I don't know if I should get a 3mm, a 5mm or stick with my 7mm.

thanks

PG in march?! water will be absolutely perfect!

i would dive that time of year in a rash guard and shorts... at worst a .5mm :biggrin:

since you're on for 3 weeks a 3mm full would be best... but since it appears you're fairly used to cold water diving, a 3mm shorty wouldn't be bad either

Jag

PS
water temp: 28C-32C depending on how el nino we'll get next year

 

[chip104]

yep, I dove PG at the end of march and was wearing only a rashguard and beach shorts. Unfortunately I didn't record or remember the temp off my computer, which probably means it wasn't cold enough for me to take notice.

 

[Xaryo]

since it appears you're fairly used to cold water diving,

You have no idea how I'm used to cold water. Last winter, I did a 45 minuts dive at 33-34F(that's 1-2C), in a wet suit.

I was asking that question because I think My 7mm will be really to hot, but I want to maximize the usefulness of another wetsuit. I can dive in 5mm around home.
That's why I wouldn't go with a shorty. moreover, I don't want to touch something that rather not be touch with my bare leg.

Is there a web site with the water temp of Puerto Galera?

 

[chip104]

You'll probably be fine with a 5mm if you have one. If you only have a 7mm, maybe just buy a 3mm if you want to protect yourself. If you plan on making return trips to tropical destinations, it'll be a good investment. FWIW, during that time of year, I already find a 3mm hot enough.

Not sure about websites for puerto galera, try PAGASA - DOST - DOST SERVICE INSTITUTES . But Jag is right to expect the temp to be around 28C - 32C during that time of year.

Hope that helps.

 

[Babydamulag]

When you dive in the PI you dive with your street clothes.....water is always nice. Many times I roll off the boat in my shorts and T-shirt......paradise is alway warm and beautiful.

 

[jigo]

coldest water gets here is probably 24-25C around january to early march. i think 5mm will be too warm and buoyant unless you intend to do night dives of around 90 minutes to take pictures.

 

[kosmonooit]

I was there in April this year, recorded 29 Deg C water temp for most dives, hardly any thermocline either and a 3mm shorty was fine, although I did see others just diving with swimming shorts and vests.

hmm cant wait to get back there - hoping for a few days this December!

 

[farsidefan1]

I'm heading there in Feb. (that is the coldest water temp month). I just got a 3 m shorty. I usually dive with just a wet suit top at 79 to 80 degrees and t shirt and shorts if over 82 but I find extended diving at much under 80 I start to get chilled hence the 3 mill. Of course I always wear the rash guard. I've done quite a bit of research and it looks like 77 is about as cold as it is likely to get. Neener neener, I will get there first

 

[Babydamulag]

.........see, paradise is always beautiful.