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 July, Parada Santa offers surfers a mix of small to medium-sized waves with an average swell height of 1.0m and a decent period of 6.8s, making for fairly clean and organized waves. The majority of the swell comes from the WSW direction, contributing to the most frequent rideable conditions, with wave heights often in the 0.5-1.5m range and occasionally reaching 2m. While SW and WSW swells dominate, larger waves (over 2m) are rare, occurring only in about 8% of cases. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 14% of the time offering ideal offshore/side-shore winds for surfing. The prevailing winds often come from the S to SSE, bringing moderate onshore flow (10-30kph), which can create choppier conditions. Surfers can expect smaller, manageable waves most days, with occasional bigger sets when the WSW swell pulses, but wind quality is inconsistent. Overall, July provides surfable waves, though not consistently high-performance conditions.