Monaliza Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W to N, with NW ideal
Wind
Calm or any easterly wind. Seasonal NE monsoon wind is offshore.
Surf Height
Waist high-few feet overhead
Tide
All tides with lower and incoming best.
Monaliza Point Surf Guide
Monaliza is one of the better-known spots in the Philippines, a longish right point in the province of La Union on the South China Sea. Working consistently in the November-February northeast monsoon season, the wave is less powerful than the typhoon swells on the Pacific side. The point is a reef shelf, fairly flat, which catches all swells from the N and NW and bends them into long lines, with various sections on different tides. It's a super-fun hotdog wave.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced, depending on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed, some good local surfers and long-term expats. Loads of beginners on weekends.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Weekdays are usually mellow, while weekends can get crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Really fun, hot-dogging right point.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Right point, some current.
Water Quality
Clean
Some town trash, urban environment.
Hazards
Shallow reef on lower tide. Water quality sometimes.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy, just off the main MacArthur highway.
Bottom
Reef shelf
Best Season
Winter, or the NE monsoon season from November to April. Raining and onshore from May to October during the SW monsoon season.
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