Real Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Narrow window to pretty much just the ESE.
Wind
Calm or any westerly wind. Seasonal SW monsoon wind is offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Medium to high
Real Beach Surf Guide
The break's sandy bottom and generally uncrowded lineups combine to make a comfortable session for surfers of any level. The wave breaks both left and right over a sandbar. During typhoon swells, Bagasbas Beach has been known to provide barrels. The current can be quite strong during bigger conditions. Swimmers and waders provide a bulk of the water traffic and care must be given close to shore, where children make a game of avoiding the oncoming boards.If reef breaks are more to your speed, a boat ride from the town of Mercedes takes you to a rivermouth. Paddling is also an option for masochists. The right-hander has been known to get up to 8 feet with the right wind conditions. The biggest draw is that the crowd factor is nearly non-existent with mostly local Daet surfers in the water.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels, but depends on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Laid-back and friendly.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Minimal to none
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun beachbreak with lefts and rights.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Short paddle. Getting out can be challenging sometimes on large, consistent days. Rip currents can get bad on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Some town trash, urban environment, rivermouth.
Hazards
Water quality can get dirty after heavy rains due to rivermouths in the area.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, SUP, Skimming
Access
Easy, straight east from Manila. Roads right to it.
Bottom
Sand. Some reef up at the break in front of rivermouth to the north.
Best Season
Summer, or the SW monsoon season from May to October. Typhoons season, which is all year round, but most active June through November.
Do you have local knowledge about Real Beach?
If you have any insights or information to add to this spot guide, drop us a note at [email protected]