Tuesday Rock Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE to E is best, but will pull in anything from N to SE.
Wind
Calm or offshore SSE to SW wind. Seasonal SW "habagat" monsoon wind is straight offshore and ideal.
Surf Height
Head high-4X overhead+. Bigger is better - won't ever close out.
Tide
Lower tides for more punch
Tuesday Rock Surf Guide
The wave at Tuesday Rock is a long wrapping right around the base of a small offshore island. The wave has some juice, and the sections bowl with the curve of the reef, making for great cutbacks and tubing pockets. Being located four kilometers offshore on the edge of the Philippine Trench ensures maximum exposure to all available swell.The channel next to the island is very deep, so there is no chance of the wave closing out. It can handle the biggest of typhoon swells. The southwest "habagat" wind blows straight offshore, and with the distance from the beach, a boat is necessary. Boats can be hired in front of the barangay just down from Cloud 9, with the usual load being two to four surfers per boat.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for good to advanced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly -- people are out there to surf, both locals and foreigners.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Offshore wave that needs a boat to access, so less crowded usually.
Spot Rating
Fun
Long, wrapping right that can be very good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy paddle from your boat to the takeoff spot. Currents can be bad. Longer rides mean longer paddle back.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Reef, sharks, currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Four kilometers from the beach, best to take a boat.
Bottom
Reef shelf at the base of small island.
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.
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