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 June, Badoc Island Lefts typically offers modest surf conditions with an average swell height of 0.9m and a period of 6.5s, indicating shorter-period waves that may lack power but can still provide fun sessions, particularly for intermediate surfers. The dominant swell directions are WSW (12% at 0-0.5m, 18.78% at 0.5-1m, and 8.83% at 1-1.5m) and SW (4.36% at 0-0.5m, 8.43% at 0.5-1m, 6.93% at 1-1.5m), which align reasonably well with the break. Larger swells (1.5m+) are less frequent but do occur, primarily from SW, WSW, and S directions. Wind conditions are variable, with ideal offshore or light winds present only 30% of the time. The most consistent favorable winds come from the E to SE, though stronger onshore winds from the S and SSW (10-30kph) are more common, potentially creating choppier conditions. Overall, June sees smaller, somewhat inconsistent surf with occasional clean sessions when winds cooperate. Not the peak season, but still surfable, especially on higher-energy WSW/SW days or when winds align.