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Virac Harbour - surf spot statistics
Virac Harbour seasonal overview
Virac Harbour in the Philippines is primarily wind swell-dominated, with ground swells playing a minor role throughout the year. The best conditions for surfers are typically found from September to November, when ground swell contributions peak (30-31%), and wind conditions improve significantly (25-26% good wind days). During these months, the mean swell size ranges from 0.9m in September to 1.9m in November, offering more consistent and cleaner waves compared to other periods. The worst conditions occur from January to February and December, where bad wind conditions dominate (92-94%) despite decent swell sizes (2.0-2.3m), making it challenging for surfers due to onshore winds. May to August sees smaller swells (0.8-1.3m) and still poor wind conditions, though July and August show slight improvements with 14-15% good wind days. March and April offer a transitional phase with moderate ground swell influence (15-18%) but remain hampered by high rates of bad winds (91-93%). Overall, autumn (September-November) stands out as the prime window for surfable waves with better wind alignment, while winter months bring larger but messier conditions. Summer months (May-August) are generally less favorable due to inconsistent swells and persistent onshore winds.
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Conditions at Virac Harbour in February
February at Virac Harbour offers consistent surf with an average swell height of 2.0m and a solid 9.2s period, delivering powerful, well-formed waves. The swell is predominantly ENE (13.21% between 1.5-2m) and NE (7.23% in the same range), providing clean, mid-sized waves, while larger sets (2-2.5m) arrive frequently from ENE (10.16%). Winds are the limiting factor—only 6% of the time are they ideal, as NE to ENE winds dominate (10-30kph, 15.22-10.70%), often creating choppy or cross-shore conditions. Wind speeds under 20kph (ENE at 6.92%) offer the best windows. Expect quality sessions early mornings before winds pick up, with occasional clean days when lighter winds align. Ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers seeking punchy waves with some wind challenges.
Average Spot conditions at Virac Harbour in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Virac Harbour during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Virac Harbour for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Virac Harbour for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Virac Harbour.