La Union, Philippines
Urbiztondo (San Juan, La Union)
Beginner
Beach break
Sand bottom
Peels both
0.4–1.8 m
Any tide
The Philippines' surf-capital beach north of Manila: a long, gentle beachbreak with consistent peaks, a big surf-school scene and a bohemian strip of cafes. The most accessible learn-to-surf wave in the archipelago.
Hazards
RipCrowds
Conditions
- Best swell
- NE, N, NNE
- Best wind
- SW, W
- Season
- Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Wave size
- 0.4–1.8 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 16.6230, 120.3350
Facilities
ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental