Surfing in Philippines in December
In December the best surfing in Philippines is at Pagudpud, Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26–29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Pagudpud, Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
- For beginners: Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
When are you planning to go?
1
DecPEAK SEASON
Pagudpud
Philippines
2.4 m waves26° water26° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LAO 58 km
2
DecPEAK SEASON
Sabang Beach
Baler · Philippines
2.1 m waves28° water27° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CRK 126 km
3
DecPEAK SEASON
San Juan
La Union · Philippines
1 m waves29° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CYZ 155 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Philippines in December?
Pagudpud: 2.4 m waves; Baler – Sabang Beach: 2.1 m waves; La Union – San Juan: 1 m waves.
How warm is the water in Philippines in December?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
Which airport is closest?
Laoag International Airport (LAO), 58 km from Pagudpud; Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK), 126 km from Baler – Sabang Beach; Cauayan Airport (CYZ), 155 km from La Union – San Juan.
