Tago River • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (September - November)

At Tago River, the surf year is a constant battle between the northeast monsoon's swell and its onshore wind. The best windows come during the autumn transition, when the southwest monsoon is still blowing offshore but the first N/NNE/NE/ENE groundswells start to filter in. September through November offers the sweetest blend: average wave heights range from 3-5ft (0.9-1.6m), periods stretch to 10.0-10.4s, and ideal offshore wind is observed 21-64% of the time. October is the standout month, when long-period NE/ENE swell lines up with clean S/SW flow. This is the season to plan a trip around Tago River.

Fair Surf Season (December - April)

The heart of the NE monsoon from December through April delivers the largest, most consistent swell of the year on paper - average heights between 4-6.5ft (1.3-2.0m) - but quality is hard-earned. The wind rose becomes dominated by onshore N/NNE/NE/ENE winds, and ideal conditions drop to just 7-16% of the time. Expect powerful, often lumpy surf with occasional unforgettable clean days when a frontal passage or trough flips the wind offshore. If you are chasing size and do not mind taking lumps, this is your window; if you are picky about shape, you will need patience.

Low Surf Season (May - August)

From May through August, the southwest monsoon (Habagat) blows across Tago River and the surf becomes consistently smaller and, ironically, much cleaner. Ideal offshore wind percentages climb to 39-70%, but average swell heights crater to 2.5-3.5ft (0.8-1.0m). The remaining energy shifts to E/ESE/SE angles - less favorable for the NE-facing beach - and the short-period, groveling conditions will only appeal to loggers and small-wave rippers. The wildcard is the western North Pacific typhoon season, which can occasionally fire NE/ENE swell into the river mouth even in the heart of summer.