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.

September at Pansukian offers relatively small but surfable conditions with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 10.0s, providing consistent energy for rideable waves. The dominant swell directions are NE and ENE, contributing the most significant waves in the 0.5-1.5m range, with occasional larger sets up to 2m. Wind conditions are variable, but approximately 30% of the time, winds are favorable for surfing—typically lighter easterly or northeasterly breezes under 20kph. However, stronger winds from the SE-SSW occur frequently, potentially creating choppier conditions. Overall, surfers can expect small to intermediate waves with clean(ish) conditions on select days, though wind exposure may limit ideal sessions. Not epic, but fun for a mellow session when everything aligns.