Pansukian - surf spot statistics

Pansukian in the Philippines offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months vary depending on swell type, wind, and wave size. From January to March, the swell is predominantly wind-driven, with mean heights ranging from 1.8m to 2.3m, but these months suffer from poor wind conditions (over 85% bad winds). April sees a slight improvement in ground swell contribution (21%) and better winds (18% good), though wave size drops to 1.4m. May to August brings smaller waves (0.8m–1.0m) and higher chances of no swell, particularly in June and July, but wind conditions gradually improve—August and July have the least bad winds (~75% bad) of the early months. The prime season is September to November, when ground swell dominates (27–42%), wind conditions improve significantly (30–37% good), and wave sizes increase again (0.9m–1.7m). October stands out as the best month with 42% ground swell, 37% good winds, and a 1.2m mean swell. December reverts to wind swell dominance (73%) with declining wind quality (84% bad) but retains decent wave size (2.1m). For advanced surfers, September–November offers the most consistent mix of ground swell and manageable winds, while winter months (Jan–Mar) provide bigger but less clean waves due to onshore winds. Mid-year (May–Aug) is best suited for beginners or longboarders due to smaller, softer waves.

In July, Pansukian offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 0.8m and a decent period of 9.0s, providing manageable but generally small waves. The swell predominantly comes from the ENE (41.75% of waves in the 0.5-1m range) and E (16.96% in the same range), ensuring consistent, rideable shoulders with occasional slightly larger sets from the SE/SSE. Wind conditions are mixed, with 25% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds—typically from the W, WNW, or NW at 10-20kph—while the rest see onshore influence, mainly SSE to ESE at moderate speeds (6.87% SE winds in the 10-20kph range). Surfers can expect mostly small to mid-sized waves, best suited for longboarding or relaxed shortboarding, with the occasional punchier day when SE/SSE swells combine with lighter winds. Early mornings often provide the cleanest conditions before onshore winds pick up.