Badoc Island Lefts Surf Guide

Badoc Island Lefts in NW Luzon is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the ideal wave direction is from the north. A left hand reef. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rocks,seaweed.

Badoc Island Lefts Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2consistent
29.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Badoc Island Lefts:

The best conditions reported for surf at Badoc Island Lefts occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Badoc Island Lefts (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Badoc Island Lefts with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 37% of the time in November while 51% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 12% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
37%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
51%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
12%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Badoc Island Lefts Location Map

Interactive Badoc Island Lefts surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Badoc Island Lefts is Baguio Airport (BAG) in Philippines, which is 174 km (108 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Badoc Island Lefts is Ninoy Aquino International (Manila) Airport (MNL), also in Philippines, 386 km (240 miles) away.

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Badoc Island Lefts Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 02:42 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.1
N
1.4
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
Period (s) 6 7 8 8
Wind (km/h)
10
10
5
5
Wind State off cross-
off
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Swell History at Badoc Island Lefts

Surf stats for Badoc Island Lefts, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Badoc Island Lefts

Wind stats for Badoc Island Lefts, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Badoc Island Lefts Reviews:

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Ratings
Based on 1 vote.
  • Overall:2.0
  • Quality on a good day:2.0
  • Consistency of Surf:4.0
  • Difficulty Level:3.0
  • Crowds:4.0
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Robert from United States
“The waves at Badoc island are very fickle and hard to get to. You will be gambling a lot of time and money for something that rarely ever comes together. Indo or Baler are far better options with ocean exposure (Badoc island sits in a little sea, not an ocean).”

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