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.

In May, Lucky Point in the Philippines offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.1m and a decent period of 9.2s, providing some energy for clean, fun waves. The swell direction is predominantly ENE to E (47-58% of incoming swells), with the majority falling in the 0.5-1.5m range—ideal for intermediate surfers. However, only 13% of wind conditions are favorable, meaning offshore or light winds—most winds come from the E to SE (20-30% moderate winds 10-30kph), which can create choppy onshore conditions. Bigger swells (1.5-2.5m) are rare but occur occasionally, mostly from the ENE/NNE. Overall, May delivers rideable waves with variable wind impact—expect some good sessions when winds align, but prepare for inconsistent conditions due to frequent onshore breezes.