Lucky Point - surf spot statistics

Lucky Point in the Philippines is primarily a windswell-dominated spot, with ground swells playing a secondary role throughout most of the year. The surf is consistently present, with no-swell periods being rare except for a few months in the middle of the year. The best months for surfers here are likely August through October, as they offer the most favorable balance of swell size, ground swell contribution, and wind conditions. During these months, ground swells increase—peaking at 35% in September—while windswell remains strong enough to maintain rideable waves. The average swell size hovers around 0.9–1.0m, which is manageable for most surfers. Crucially, wind conditions improve significantly from July onward, with August and September having the highest percentage of good wind days (28% and 34%, respectively), though onshore winds still dominate. The rest of the year, particularly from November to April, sees larger swells (1.5–2.4m), but strong onshore winds make conditions challenging, with over 95% of days having unfavorable winds. May to July offers smaller waves (0.9–1.1m) and slightly better winds, though still mostly cross-onshore. If consistent, clean surf is the priority, September stands out as the top month, offering a mix of ground swell, manageable size, and the least unfavorable winds. However, surfers should expect year-round wind-affected conditions, with rare glassy days outside the late-season window.

Lucky Point in August offers generally small but rideable surf, with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 9.3s, indicating relatively clean and organized waves. The dominant swell directions are ENE and E, contributing over 50% of the waves, mostly in the 0.5-1.5m range—ideal for intermediate surfers. Larger swells (1.5m+) are rare but occur occasionally from the NE, ENE, and SSW. Wind conditions are a mixed bag: while 28% of the time winds are favorable for surfing, the predominant SW and SSW winds (10-30kph) can create choppy or onshore conditions, especially in the afternoon. Mornings tend to be lighter, with ENE/E winds offering cleaner sessions. Overall, expect smaller, fun waves with windows of good conditions, particularly early in the day, but be prepared for variable winds that may disrupt quality.