Surf spots in Baler
3 spots within 3 km of Baler: 2 beach breaks, 1 reef break. 1 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Baler
- Intermediate: Cemento (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-shore around 17:00)
- Beginners: Cemento (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-shore around 17:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 12:50 UTC.
The spots
- Sabang Beach (Baler) · beach break, beginner, best on N/NNE swell with WSW/W wind, all tides. One of the first surf areas of the Philippines, a long beach with several peaks near the town of Baler. It is a good learning wave and works in the northeast monsoon.
- Cemento · reef break, intermediate, best on SE/E/NE swell with SE/E/NE wind, low to mid tide. Rocky reef right near the Baler cement terminal, working with an east or northeast swell on low to mid tide.
- Charlie's Point · beach break, intermediate, best on NE/N/E swell with W/WSW/SW wind, all tides. Sand-and-gravel peaks beside a long black stone spit, just south of a river mouth north of Baler town, a tuk-tuk ride from Sabang Beach. It is often messy and prone to…
When to surf in Baler
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: December to January. For beginners: December to January. The water goes from about 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in May (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as Sabang Beach (Baler).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 16 | 27 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 1 | 8 | 27 °C |
| Mar | 4 | 1 | 6 | 27 °C |
| Apr | 2 | 1 | 2 | 29 °C |
| May | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 °C |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 °C |
| Sep | 2 | 1 | 3 | 30 °C |
| Oct | 5 | 2 | 5 | 30 °C |
| Nov | 8 | 2 | 8 | 29 °C |
| Dec | 14 | 2 | 14 | 28 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Baler?
The best-known are Sabang Beach (Baler), Cemento, Charlie's Point. In all, 3 spots lie within 3 km: 2 beach breaks, 1 reef break.
Where can beginners surf in Baler?
Sabang Beach (Baler): sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Baler?
For intermediate surfers December to January. For beginners December to January.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Baler?
The sea goes from about 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in May (Boardshorts / rash vest).