Surf spot

Crystal Beach Break

Forecast conditions and map view for Crystal Beach Break in Philippines, Luzon. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Philippines, Luzon
Coordinates: 15.0148, 120.0638

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW
Wave period (s)	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	3.1	3.3	3.3	3.5	3.6	4.2	4	4.2	4.2	3.5	4.2	3.3	3.8	4.2	4.5	3.8	4.7	4.6	4.7	5.2	5.2	5	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.7	4.5	5.3	4.9	4.5	4.7	4.4	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	30	33	33	25	21	24	24	25	27	29	28	26	24	20	15	13	11	9	8	8	7	3	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	4	4	3	2	4	4	4	2	4	4	3	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	3	3	2	3	2	2	1	2	1
Wind speed (km/h)	3.8	3.4	2.9	6.5	10.1	10	3.6	5.6	4	3.3	5.2	4.2	11	15.5	9.7	5.7	3.3	5.8	1.6	11.4	18.9	20.9	16.4	5.5	6.5	6	3.7	9.7	9.8	15	9.5	5	5.4	6.6	3.6	10.3	10.9	5.4	4.7	6.2	6.5	6.1	8.1	9.5	13.6	9.2	2	6.2	7.6	8.6	8	8.7	15.5	8.3	1.5	3.3
Wind direction	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NGlassy	NNWCross-on	NGlassy	EGlassy	SECross-off	WSWGlassy	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NCross	ESEOffshore	NEGlassy	NCross	ESEGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNECross-off	NECross-off	ESECross-off	SGlassy	WSWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNECross-off	EOffshore	EOffshore	EGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	EGlassy	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ESECross-off	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SEGlassy	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	NNEGlassy	EGlassy

Crystal Beach Break is a well-known surf spot on the west coast of Luzon in the Philippines, near the town of San Narciso, Zambales. It’s a beach break fronting Crystal Beach Resort, and it’s one of the more accessible and popular surf areas in the region.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, though it can offer fun, faster sections when conditions line up
Wave quality: Usually playful and forgiving, with softer shoulders compared to heavier reef breaks
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during peak surf season

Conditions

Best swell direction: Typically works well with west or northwest swells
Wind: Offshore winds are usually from the east, so early mornings are often the cleanest
Best season: Main surf season is generally July to March, with the most consistent conditions during the Amihan season, especially from October to February
Tide: Tends to be more fun around mid tide, but it can vary depending on sandbar formation

Vibe

Crystal Beach has a laid-back, surf-camp atmosphere, making it a common place for surf lessons, weekend trips, and beginner progressions. The beach is long and sandy, with a relaxed tropical setting and easy access from Manila compared to more remote Philippine surf destinations.

Things to know

The sandbars can shift, so wave shape changes often.
Strong monsoon rains and onshore winds can make it messy.
It’s a good place to learn, but more experienced surfers may prefer nearby breaks when the surf gets bigger or more powerful.