Boulevard - surf spot statistics

Boulevard in the Philippines is a surf spot heavily influenced by wind swells, with ground swells playing a secondary role. The best months for surfers are generally from August to October, when ground swell contributions peak (22-32%) and wind conditions improve significantly. During these months, offshore winds (good wind conditions) occur 27-38% of the time, though onshore winds (bad conditions) still dominate (62-73%). Swell size averages around 0.5-0.9m, making it ideal for intermediate surfers. The worst months are January to April, when ground swells are low (9-17%) and bad wind conditions prevail (95-98%), with slightly larger but messy swells (1.0-1.6m). May to July sees a gradual improvement in wind conditions (10-27% good winds) but smaller, less consistent swells (0.5-0.7m). November and December mark a transition back to unfavorable winds (89-94% bad conditions) despite decent ground swell presence (20-21%). Overall, late summer and early autumn (August-October) offer the most balanced conditions, while winter and early spring are challenging due to strong onshore winds and inconsistent swell quality.

In May, Boulevard offers surfable conditions but is generally on the smaller side, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent 8.5s period, providing some rideable energy despite the modest size. The predominant swell direction is ENE, which accounts for the most consistent waves, particularly in the 0.5-1.5m range (around 45% of the time). Larger swells (1.5-2.5m) are rare, occurring less than 2% of the time. Wind conditions are variable, with the best scenario (ideal for surfing) only occurring 10% of the time. The most frequent winds come from the E to ESE at 10-20kph, which can create cross-shore or light onshore effects, occasionally affecting wave quality. While smaller days will suit beginners or longboarders, more experienced surfers will need to wait for the less frequent chest-high+ ENE swells and hope for lighter winds. Overall, May is a low-season month here—rideable but not consistently firing.