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.

May at Pansukian offers moderate surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.0m and a decent period of 9.3s, providing relatively clean and workable waves. The most dominant swell directions are ENE (33.32% in the 0.5-1m range, 27.20% in 1-1.5m) and NE (9.55% in 0.5-1m, 8.92% in 1-1.5m), ensuring consistent energy from the east. Larger swells (1.5-2m) are less frequent but still present, mainly from ENE (4.31%) and NE (1.52%). The wind is a mixed bag—while only 14% of the time is ideal for surfing, the majority of winds come from E and ESE at 10-20kph (11.00% and 12.94%, respectively), which can create choppy conditions if not offshore. Light winds (0-10kph) from SE (3.34%) and ENE (2.84%) are more favorable. Expect rideable but often small to mid-sized waves, with occasional cleaner sessions when winds align favorably, though consistency in quality depends on wind shifts. Advanced surfers may find punchier waves on ENE swells, while beginners can manage the smaller days.