Parada Santa - surf spot statistics

Parada Santa in the Philippines offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for surfing are typically from October to December, with a secondary peak in January. During these months, the swell is predominantly wind-driven (78-86%), and the mean swell size ranges between 1.1-1.2m, providing consistent and rideable waves. Ground swells, while rare, are slightly more present in October, November, and December (2-3%), contributing to better wave quality. Wind conditions are most favorable from October to January, with good wind days occurring 42-51% of the time, significantly improving wave shape and cleanliness. June to September also sees decent swells (65-80% wind swell), but strong onshore winds (bad wind conditions at 78-89%) often degrade wave quality. The swell size in summer (June-August) averages 0.9-1.2m, but the high percentage of unfavorable winds makes sessions inconsistent. From February to May, swell consistency drops sharply, with wind swells declining to 41-72% and mean swell sizes as low as 0.5-0.9m. Wind conditions worsen further, with bad winds dominating (60-89% of days), making these months the least reliable for surfing. For the best balance of swell consistency, size, and clean conditions, target Parada Santa in late October through December. January can also be good, though wind reliability drops slightly. Avoid March to May when conditions are generally weak and choppy.

In April, Parada Santa in the Philippines offers generally small and inconsistent surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.5m and a short period of 5.4s, indicating weaker, less powerful waves. The majority of swells come from the north and northwest, with smaller contributions from other directions. About 19% of the time, winds are favorable for surfing, typically light to moderate from the northeast and east, though stronger winds can occasionally impact conditions. The swell distribution shows waves mostly in the 0-1m range (over 80% of the time), with only rare instances reaching 1.5m or above. For experienced surfers, there may be occasional rideable days when wind and swell align, but overall, expect smaller, weaker waves with variable wind conditions. It's not a prime month for surfing here, but persistent surfers may find short windows of opportunity.