Surfing in Philippines in January
In January the best surfing in Philippines is at Baler – Sabang Beach, La Union – San Juan & Pagudpud.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26–28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Baler – Sabang Beach, La Union – San Juan & Pagudpud.
- For beginners: Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
Sabang Beach
Baler · Philippines
2.2 m waves27° water26° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CRK 126 km
2
JanPEAK SEASON
San Juan
La Union · Philippines
0.9 m waves28° water29° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CYZ 155 km
3
JanGOOD
Pagudpud
Philippines
2.1 m waves26° water25° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LAO 58 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Philippines in January?
Baler – Sabang Beach: 2.2 m waves; La Union – San Juan: 0.9 m waves; Pagudpud: 2.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in Philippines in January?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Baler – Sabang Beach & La Union – San Juan.
Which airport is closest?
Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK), 126 km from Baler – Sabang Beach; Cauayan Airport (CYZ), 155 km from La Union – San Juan; Laoag International Airport (LAO), 58 km from Pagudpud.
