Surf spot

San juan

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

Country: Philippines, Luzon
Coordinates: 16.6579, 120.3205

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.2	6	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.5	4.6	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.1	4	4.1	4.2	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.9	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	4.9	4.8	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	57	60	53	46	40	37	34	31	25	23	18	15	14	14	14	10	9	9	9	8	8	8	12	16	17	20	21	17	15	13	13	15	16	16	16	17	15	16	17	18	18	21	22	19	18	18	18	19	16	14	13	10	8	6	5	5
Wind speed (km/h)	6.3	3.6	2	8	12.7	7.6	5	5.6	6.6	6.9	7.6	16	17.2	11.5	5.1	4.6	6.7	4.8	3.3	9.4	10.8	9.2	1.3	5.2	5	4.7	2.1	10.1	10.5	8.7	3.5	4.6	4.4	3.9	0.5	11.2	10.2	7.1	1.8	9.7	4.1	3.7	1.5	6.9	10.5	10.1	5.3	4	3.7	3.4	1.3	10.5	11.3	9.4	5.7	3.6
Wind direction	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SWCross	WCross-on	NWOnshore	NNECross-on	NECross	NECross	NECross	NCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NCross-on	NECross	ENEGlassy	SEOffshore	ESEGlassy	NWGlassy	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWOnshore	NEGlassy	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	SSWGlassy	WCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	ENEGlassy	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	NWGlassy	WCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	EGlassy	SEOffshore	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	WCross-on	WNWOnshore	NCross-on	ESEOffshore	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESEGlassy	NEGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	NCross-on	NECross-on	EGlassy

San Juan, La Union, Luzon, Philippines is one of the best-known surf towns in the country, especially for beginners and intermediate surfers. Often called the “surfing capital of Northern Luzon,” it has a lively beach-town atmosphere with a growing food, café, and nightlife scene.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers
Typical swell: Works best with NW to NNW swells
Wind: Offshore conditions are often best in the early morning
Season: Peak surf is generally from October to March, during the northeast monsoon (Amihan)
Wave quality: Can be fun and consistent, though it gets crowded during peak season

What it’s like

The main surf area is around San Juan Beach, with several access points and surf schools
Waves are usually manageable and forgiving, making it a popular place to learn
The town has a relaxed surf vibe, with many accommodations close to the beach
It’s also a social surf destination, so the lineup can get busy, especially on weekends and holidays

Good to know

There are many surfboard rentals and lessons
During bigger swells, conditions can become more challenging
The beach can have some sand movement, so the best peaks may shift over time