Bauang - surf spot statistics

Bauang in the Philippines offers surfable conditions primarily driven by wind swells, with the best months for surfing occurring from October through February. During this period, wind swell percentages peak, averaging between 70% and 83%, while ground swell remains minimal, never exceeding 4%. The mean swell size also improves, ranging from 0.9m to 1.1m, with December delivering the largest waves. Wind conditions are most favorable from November to January, where good wind days occur nearly half the time (49-55%)—significantly better than the rest of the year when onshore and cross-shore winds dominate. In contrast, from March to September, surf quality declines sharply: wind swells drop below 70%, swell height decreases to 0.5m–0.8m, and unfavorable winds prevail 60-86% of the time. April and May are particularly poor, with only 14-19% good wind days and minimal swell activity. If you're seeking the most reliable surf in Bauang, prioritize the late-year and early-year window when swell consistency, size, and offshore winds align best. Summers (March-September) are generally marginal due to weaker swells and persistent onshore winds.

February at Bauang offers somewhat fickle but occasionally decent surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.8m and a period of 6.9s—suggesting mostly small, weak waves, but with occasional punchier sets. The bulk of the swell comes from the north and northwest, with 31.85% of waves in the 0.5-1m range and 13.05% reaching 1-1.5m when originating from the NNW. Larger waves (1.5-2m) occur 6.11% of the time from the same direction, though anything overhead is extremely rare. Wind conditions are variable, with 40% of the time being favorable for surfing. The most common winds are from the SE (10.55% at 10-20kph) and ESE (7.32% at 10-20kph), which can create cross-shore or light onshore effects. Stronger winds from the NNW or NW can occasionally mess up conditions, but lighter breezes prevail. Overall, expect mostly small surf with a few rideable days, particularly when the NNW swell aligns with lighter winds—best suited for longboarders or those happy with waist-high waves.