Llorente • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (September - October)

The sweet spot at Llorente arrives when the southwest monsoon (Habagat) begins to break down and the first pulses of northeast swell march into the Philippine Sea. Llorente's east-northeast-facing beach is perfectly exposed to the NE/ENE groundswell tracks, while the lingering SSW-SW offshore winds still groom the face. September offers the highest percentage of offshore wind (64%) and an average period that climbs above 10s; October trades a bit of that clean wind for more size, averaging 1.1m (3-4ft) with 10.3s periods. These two months are the most consistent window for lined-up, rippable surf at this spot.

Fair Surf Season (May - August)

The height of the southwest monsoon brings the most reliable offshore flow of the year, especially from July through August. But with the trade-wind fetch aimed away from the Philippines, average wave heights shrink to 0.7-0.9m (2-3ft) and periods hover in the 8.6-9.7s range. It's not a time for big waves, but the consistent offshore winds allow the smaller ENE/E swell to break cleanly, making it a fun season for loggers, grovelers, and anyone happy to be on a wave. As typhoon season spins up, occasional pulses from distant storms can turn things on.

Low Surf Season (November - April)

The northeast monsoon (Amihan) dominates from late November through April, and for Llorente that means trouble. The same NNE-NE-ENE directions that deliver the biggest swells (1.2-1.8m / 4-6ft) also bring the prevailing onshore winds, blowing directly into the beach. With ideal offshore winds occurring only 1-10% of the time, most days are a battle with lumpy, sectioned, windblown waves. The rare dawn patrol with light westerly flow can offer a gem, but overall it's the most frustrating time of year at this exposed east-facing shore.