Badoc Island Lefts - surf spot statistics

Badoc Island Lefts in the Philippines is a windswell-dominated break, with minimal ground swell influence throughout the year. The best surfing months are generally from June to September, when windswell occurrence is highest (70-81%), and mean swell sizes range from 0.9 to 1.3 meters. July stands out with consistently decent swell (73% windswell, 1.1m avg.) and the highest likelihood of good wind conditions (32%). August and September also offer solid conditions, with August producing the biggest waves (1.3m avg.) and September maintaining favorable winds (32% good). The worst months for surfing are March through May due to low swell frequency (64% or lower windswell, 0.6-0.8m avg.) and poor wind conditions (87-88% bad). The rainy season (October-December) brings larger swells (1.2-1.5m), but offshore winds are rare (5-15% good), making these months inconsistent. Winter months (January-February) have frequent windswell (79-88%) but terrible onshore winds (91-93% bad), making clean sessions unlikely. For the most reliable surf, target mid-year—July is peak season with a balance of swell and manageable winds, while August delivers slightly bigger but slightly less consistent conditions. Outside this window, expect either small surf or poor winds.

In April, Badoc Island Lefts typically experiences small to marginal surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.6m and a moderate period of 5.6s. The majority of swells come from the north to northwest quadrant, with NNW being the most dominant direction, accounting for 13.1% of waves under 0.5m and 8.19% in the 0.5-1m range. While larger waves (1.5m+) are rare, occasional peaks up to 2.5m can occur, primarily from N and NNE directions. Wind conditions are generally light to moderate, with ENE and E winds being most frequent. Only 13% of the time do winds align favorably for surfing, typically when they blow offshore or light cross-shore from the east. Expect mostly knee-to-waist-high waves, with occasional chest-high sets on better days, but overall conditions lean toward softer waves due to the shorter period. Advanced surfers may find short windows of cleaner, slightly larger waves when local wind patterns cooperate, but April is not the peak season for consistent quality surf here.