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.

Pansukian in June offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 8.7s, providing some clean, rideable waves. The majority of swells come from ENE and E directions, with 45.23% of waves in the 0.5-1m range from ENE and 13.72% from E, making these the dominant and most consistent swell sources. While larger waves (1.5-2m) are rare (0.57% ENE, 0.30% E), the spot typically handles smaller to mid-range waves well. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 18% ideal for surfing, as SE and SSE winds prevail (10.38% and 8.39% at 10-20kph respectively), often creating choppier conditions. Stronger winds (20-30kph) from SE and SSE further reduce wave quality. Expect manageable but not perfect conditions—best suited for intermediate surfers when wind aligns offshore or light. Early mornings may offer cleaner sessions before onshore winds pick up.