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Pilar surfForecast / Siargao Islands / Philippines
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Pilar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pilar sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pilar this week:
The surf forecast for Pilar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pilar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 10th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pilar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | |
329 | 266 | 227 | 222 | 436 | 488 | 466 | 415 | 367 | 391 | 501 | 510 | 473 | 631 | 619 | 596 | 537 | 471 | 370 | 269 | 201 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.57m | 7:28AM1.75m | 8:51PM1.49m | 8:02AM1.66m | 9:40PM1.41m | 8:42AM1.56m | 10:45PM1.37m | 9:38AM1.46m | 00:04AM1.37m | 11:07AM1.38m | 1:12AM1.44m | 12:51PM1.39m | 2:02AM1.54m | 2:13PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.84m | 2:18PM0.35m | 2:09AM0.91m | 2:59PM0.45m | 2:51AM0.99m | 3:50PM0.54m | 3:54AM1.05m | 4:54PM0.62m | 5:32AM1.05m | 6:10PM0.66m | 7:09AM0.95m | 7:21PM0.66m | 8:15AM0.77m | ||||||||
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
5:46 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | |
— | 1 | — | 13 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
329 | 266 | 227 | 222 | 436 | 488 | 17 | 415 | 367 | 391 | 501 | 510 | 473 | 631 | 619 | 596 | 537 | 471 | 370 | 269 | 201 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 |
3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | N 7 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 466 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 50 | 208 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 66 | 64 |
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Information about the Pilar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pilar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pilar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pilar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pilar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pilar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Siargao Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Pilar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Siargao Islands, consider staying in Surigao City which is 70 km (43 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Tandag which is 87 km (54 miles) away












