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“The left hand points and reefs up this way are sick BUT they need a maxed out 10'-12' waves hitting sabang, cobra etc on a 15'+++ swell for it to turn on this far north. It does happen maybe a couple of times a year if you are lucky.”
puki from PHILIPPINES - 13 Mar 2023
Malaking Gasang (Baler) Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Malaking Gasang (Baler) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: Malaking Gasang (Baler) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in West Luzon. 5: the best break in West Luzon). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Malaking Gasang (Baler) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Malaking Gasang (Baler), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Malaking Gasang (Baler) are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Malaking Gasang (Baler) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Malaking Gasang (Baler) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Malaking Gasang (Baler) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Malaking Gasang (Baler) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Malaking Gasang (Baler) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Malaking Gasang (Baler), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Malaking Gasang (Baler) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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