San Juan Beach Break Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N, NW
Wind
NE, N
Surf Height
Waist-high to overhead.
Tide
All tides, incoming is best.
San Juan Beach Break Surf Guide
Urbiztondo for beginners, Monaliza Point for intermediates and Carrile Point for advanced surfers — all within driving distance of urban Manila — make San Juan in La Union province the most popular surfing area in The Philippines. Urbiztondo beachbreak offers highly consistent waves for many frothing beginners and surf school students. The good right point waves at Monaliza Point are for more advanced surfers, as are the long, right point waves at Carrile Point on a big swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Any and all surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Filipino surfers are a friendly bunch who are few and quite social with foreign surfers.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Urbiztondo and Monaliza do get crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Two pointbreaks and a beachbreak make San Juan in La Union province the most convenient and popular surfing area in The Philippines.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Some paddling and current.
Water Quality
Fair
It can be dirty from urban pollution sources, Carrile Point can be particularly filthy.
Hazards
Shallow, sharp rock and coral reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Urbiztondo beachbreak is close to several accommodations, Monaliza Point is just to the north.
Bottom
Sand beachbreaks, rock and coral reefs.
Best Season
October-March
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