Best time to surf in Philippines
December to January for intermediate surfers, December to January for beginners, and July for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 20 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C |
| February | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C |
| March | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C |
| April | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 29 °C |
| May | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C |
| June | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 31 °C |
| July | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1–1.6 m | 30 °C |
| August | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C |
| September | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C |
| October | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 30 °C |
| November | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 29 °C |
| December | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Philippines?
January, with about 4 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is December to January.
When is the best time to surf in Philippines for beginners?
December to January, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Philippines?
July has the biggest typical surf (about 1–1.6 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Philippines in summer?
Mostly small: June to August average about 1 good day a month for intermediate surfers, better for learning than for good waves.
How warm is the water in Philippines?
About 28 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in June (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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