Badoc Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N, NE
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Waist-high to overhead.
Tide
All tides, but best on incoming.
Badoc Point Surf Guide
Mainland Badoc Point, a shallow reef wave in front of the now-closed surf resort, needs a bigger swell to work; while offshore, privately owned Badoc Island has reef waves on its north and south ends that are more consistent than the mainland, and they can get good with minimal crowds.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Any and all surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Filipino surfers are a friendly bunch who are few and quite social with foreign surfers.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Local surfers only on weekdays, some surfers from urban Manila on weekends.
Spot Rating
Fun
Reef waves that can get good with minimal crowds. Mainland Badoc Point requires a big swell. More consistent waves on offshore Badoc Island.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Some paddling and current.
Water Quality
Clean
Quite clean, especially on offshore Badoc Island.
Hazards
Shallow, sharp coral reefs.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Boat needed to access the island offshore. No accommodations, but camping allowed with permission.
Bottom
Coral Reef.
Best Season
November-March
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