Poro Point • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (June - September)

When the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, ramps up during summer, Poro Point comes alive. Between June and September, the South China Sea is charged with waves from the SSW to W quadrants - exactly the directions this southwest-facing beach is exposed to. Average swell heights climb to 0.6-0.9m (2-3ft) with periods of 6.5-7.2s, and the region occasionally feels heavier, longer-period pulses from low-pressure systems developing off the coast of Vietnam. However, there is a catch: the same monsoon also drags in a relentless onshore wind from the SSW, SW and WSW. Only 6-15% of the time does the wind blow offshore from the NNE-E quadrants, so you must be ruthless with your timing. The true gems appear during the early morning calms, when a light land breeze creates glassy surfaces on the otherwise lumpy swell. This is the season of dawn patrol and short, punchy peaks; expect rippable waves when you find the right wind and tide.

Fair Surf Season (October - November)

October and November are the great transitional window. The southwest monsoon starts to ease, and the northeast monsoon (Amihan) slowly builds in, pushing offshore wind frequencies up to 33-42%. The ocean still retains some of the summer's SSW-W energy, especially in October, meaning there is a distinct increase in rideable, clean surf. Wave heights rise to 1.1-1.2m (3.5-4ft) on average with around 8s periods, providing punchy, long-period lines. It is not as consistent as the summer, but when the winds align - and they often do - Poro Point offers some of its cleanest, most playful sessions of the year.

Low Surf Season (December - May)

From December through May, the Amihan is in full control. Offshore winds from the NNE, NE, ENE and E are frequent - ideal wind frequencies range from 8% in May up to 46% in December - and the weather is often sunny and dry. But the swell is almost exclusively from the N and NNW, which are not optimal for Poro Point's southwest-facing coastline. These northerly swells are shadowed by the headland and fail to wrap in with any real energy. Consequently, wave heights remain modest at 0.5-1.3m (1.5-4ft), with periods trending shorter through spring, down to 5.7s by May. It becomes a test of faith: clean, glassy conditions but very little rideable southwest swell. April and May are the toughest months, with average heights dropping to 0.5m (1.5ft) and a messy, windblown chop from the onshore flow dominating. For wave-hungry surfers, this is the low season - a time for a longboard, a skateboard, or a trip elsewhere.