Badoc Point - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The Pacific storm track fires up during the Northern Hemisphere winter, generating powerful groundswells that march toward the Philippines. While Badoc Point's west-northwest exposure is not optimally aligned to capture the dominant north-northeast pulses, these months deliver the highest average wave heights, often in the 1.5-2.5m range with periods around 7.5-8 seconds - offering punchy, rideable surf. The trade wind regime shifts, and the frequency of ideal offshore winds (from the south through west quadrants) peaks in October and November, creating the cleanest surface conditions. However, strong northeast trades frequently ruin the session, so timing the subtle wind shifts is key.

Fair Surf Season (April - September)

As the winter storm track retreats, swell heights drop dramatically from April through July, averaging 0.7-1.1m. The dominant swell direction transitions from NNE/NE to more SW/W swells as the southwest monsoon establishes. While SW swells are better aligned with the beach orientation, they are often short-period (6-7 seconds) and accompanied by onshore winds from the west and northwest, degrading quality. The wind is ideal for surfing only 33-46% of the time. June through August see a modest uptick in SW swell, offering fun-sized waves on good days, but consistency remains low.

Low Surf Season (May - August)

The heart of the southwest monsoon, from May to August, brings the smallest surf of the year. Wave heights frequently drop below 0.5m, and periods are short. The wind regime is dominated by southerly and southwesterly flows, which are often onshore for this WNW-facing break. While occasional typhoon swells can deliver epic, heavy waves (periods 15+ seconds), these events are rare and unpredictable. For consistent, quality surf, it's best to look elsewhere during these months.

May: The SW Monsoon Begins - Small Swell, Better Wind Prospects

The southwest monsoon takes hold in May, bringing an average swell height of 0.7m and a short period of 6.5 seconds. Swell from the south-southwest (4.2%), southwest (12.8%), and west-southwest (12.5%) becomes significant, while north-northeast swell persists but at lower energy. The wind ideal percentage rises to 37%, with southerly (11.3%) and south-southwesterly (9.9%) winds becoming more common. These offshore flows offer clean conditions, but the small, weak swell limits wave quality to fun-sized, rippable waves for small-wave craft.