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 September offers generally fun surf conditions with a mix of smaller waves and occasional quality swell windows. The average swell height is 1.0m with a solid 9.9s period, providing enough push for decent rides, particularly when the ENE-NE swells (dominant directions) align. These swells account for the majority of waves in the 0.5-2m range, with NE and ENE contributing over 60% of rideable conditions. However, larger swells (2m+) are rare, limiting big-wave potential. Wind is a key factor here—only 34% of days see ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (mostly ENE-E), while stronger onshore SW-WSW winds (10-30+ kph) can spoil conditions on 15-20% of days. Surfers should watch for NE-ENE swells paired with lighter E-ENE winds for the cleanest sessions. Overall, September delivers consistent but not epic surf, best suited for intermediate surfers who can capitalize on the mid-sized, well-period swells when winds cooperate.