German Sunset (Tabuc) surf forecast
San Juan · Luzon (La Union) · Philippines
A sand-bottom beach break in front of the German Sunset resort in Tabuc, about 2.5 km north of Urbiztondo. It picks up more swell than the main beach and gives soft lefts and rights that suit beginners; on bigger days the shore break and backwash get rough.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces WNW
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- NW, NNW, N, WNW
- Best wind
- ESE, SE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- October to March
- Typical size
- 0.5-1.8 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- Backwash and sudden shore break on bigger days; Shallow sandbanks
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in La Union.
Nearby spots
- Monaliza Point, San Juan
- Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan
- Bauang
- Darigayos, Luna
Questions
Is German Sunset (Tabuc) good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: backwash and sudden shore break on bigger days; shallow sandbanks. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at German Sunset (Tabuc)?
NW, NNW, N, WNW swell, ESE, SE, E wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-1.8 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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