Monaliza Point surf forecast
San Juan · Luzon (La Union) · Philippines
The reef point at the north end of Urbiztondo, in front of the Monaliza resort and a short paddle from the beach break. On small days it is a slow right suited to longboards; bigger north to northwest swells from October to January make it faster, with hollow sections over shallow reef.
- Break
- reef break, rights; faces NW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- NW, NNW, N, WNW
- Best wind
- SE, ESE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- October to March
- Typical size
- 0.6-2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- Shallow reef on bigger days; Crowded at weekends
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in La Union.
Nearby spots
- Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan
- German Sunset (Tabuc), San Juan
- Bauang
- Darigayos, Luna
Questions
Is Monaliza Point good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef on bigger days; crowded at weekends). Beginners nearby can try Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Monaliza Point?
NW, NNW, N, WNW swell, SE, ESE, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.6-2 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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