Surf spot

Urbiztondo Beach

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Country: Philippines, Luzon
Coordinates: 16.6517, 120.3154

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	N	N	N	NNW	N	N	NNW	N	N	N	N	NNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
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-off	WCross	NWCross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NECross-on	ENEGlassy	SECross-off	ESEGlassy	NWGlassy	WCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NEGlassy	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	SSWGlassy	WCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	ENEGlassy	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	NWGlassy	WCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	EGlassy	SECross-off	ESEGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	WCross-on	WNWCross-on	NOnshore	ESECross-off	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESEGlassy	NEGlassy	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NOnshore	NECross-on	EGlassy

Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union, Luzon, Philippines is one of the country’s best-known surf destinations, especially for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and progressing surfers
Wave quality: Generally consistent, with fun, rideable waves
Season: Best during the Amihan / northeast monsoon season, typically October to March
Wave size: Usually small to moderate, but can get stronger during swells and typhoons

Spot character

The beach has a laid-back surf-town vibe, with plenty of surf camps, hostels, cafes, and board rental shops nearby.
The bottom is sandy, making it safer and more forgiving than reef breaks.
Because it’s a popular spot, it can get crowded, especially on weekends and holidays.

Best surfing experience

Beginners: Great place to learn, with many surf schools and mellow waves
Intermediate surfers: Good for practicing turns and reading beach breaks
Advanced surfers: May enjoy it on bigger swell days, though it’s not usually a highly powerful wave

Things to know

Crowds: Can be busy in peak season
Conditions: Tides and swell direction affect wave quality a lot
Local scene: Friendly but active surf community; follow etiquette in the lineup

Overall

Urbiztondo Beach is a fun, accessible, and reliable surf spot with a strong beach culture. It’s one of the top places in the Philippines for learning to surf and enjoying relaxed waves in a tropical setting.