Is May a good time for surfing at La Union – San Juan?

May is a fair month for surfing at La Union – San Juan; the best time is January, November–December. Waves 0.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 0.4 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 33°C by day, 26°C at night
  • Weather: 29 sunny days, 19 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is May a good time for surfing at La Union – San Juan?

May is a fair month for surfing at La Union – San Juan; the best time is January, November–December. Waves 0.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.

How warm is the water at La Union – San Juan in May?

About 31°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at La Union – San Juan in May?

About 0.4 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at La Union – San Juan in May?

Around 33°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 19 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in May?

Within 1,500 km: Baler – Sabang Beach (1 m waves), Pagudpud (0.9 m waves) & Siargao – Cloud 9 (1 m waves).

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