Lanuza - surf spot statistics

Lanuza in the Philippines offers surfable waves year-round, but the best conditions typically occur from September to April, with peak months being October through December. During these months, the swell is more consistent, with ground swell making up a higher percentage—especially in October (40%) and September (35%). The mean swell size is also more favorable, ranging from 1.1m in October to 1.9m in December, providing better wave quality for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions, however, are less ideal during this period, with bad winds prevailing (40-90%). The worst wind interference is from November to March, when unfavorable winds exceed 75%. From May to August, wind conditions improve significantly, with good winds peaking at 62% in August. However, swell size drops considerably (down to 0.7m in July), and wind swells dominate, making the waves less powerful and more choppy. September and October stand out as the best compromise between decent swell size (0.8-1.1m) and manageable wind conditions (40-60% bad winds). For surfers prioritizing wave quality, late September to early December is the prime window, despite the higher likelihood of onshore winds. If consistent offshores are a priority, May to August offers cleaner but smaller waves, though they may lack the punch desired by experienced surfers.

July at Lanuza offers generally favorable surfing conditions, though wave size remains on the smaller side, averaging 0.7m with a decent period of 8.9s. The dominant swell direction is ENE, contributing the largest share of rideable waves (44.24% between 0.5-1m and 5.02% under 0.5m), followed by E and SSE swells. While most waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m range, there are occasional larger sets (1.5-2m) from NNE, NE, and SSE directions, though overhead waves are rare. Wind conditions are suitable 58% of the time, with the most consistent favorable winds coming from the SW, SSW, and SSE at light to moderate speeds (0-20kph). Offshore or cross-shore winds prevail from the west and southwest, minimizing chop. However, SE and SSE winds can occasionally strengthen into the 20-30kph range, potentially creating bumpier conditions. Overall, July delivers smaller but clean waves best suited for logging or performance boards, with reliable ENE energy and manageable winds providing regular surfable days.