Star Tubes Surf Guide

Star Tubes in NW Luzon is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east southeast. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the optimum wave angle is from the north. There is a right breaking reef. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rocks,seaweed.

Star Tubes Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2fairly consistent
29.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Star Tubes:

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

What's the best time of year to surf Star Tubes (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Star Tubes 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 Star Tubes Location Map

Interactive Star Tubes 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 Star Tubes is Baguio Airport (BAG) in Philippines, which is 174 km (108 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Star Tubes is Ninoy Aquino International (Manila) Airport (MNL), also in Philippines, 386 km (240 miles) away.

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Star Tubes Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 03:48 Local Time
TueWednesday 06
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
1
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
NNE
Period (s) 8 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
5
5
5
5
Wind State glass glass glass cross

Swell History at Star Tubes

Surf stats for Star Tubes, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Star Tubes

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


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