10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Baler, Aurora Province, Philippines
Baler is where Philippine surfing was born—a historic beach in Aurora Province made famous globally by Apocalypse Now's iconic surf scene, though the waves here are far gentler than Hollywood depicted. Sabang Beach provides consistent, beginner-friendly peaks that have nurtured the country's growing surf community for decades. The five-hour drive from Manila through the Sierra Madre mountains adds adventure to the journey, while the town's laid-back atmosphere and affordable accommodation make it perfect for extended surf stays. Baler represents Philippine surfing at its most authentic.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 92/100 (Firing)
Strong recommendation: Baler has 3 Firing days in the next 10 days. Book your trip!
Good alignment: Swell from 74° is 4° off optimal 70°, still within prime range.
Good size: 1.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.3m.
Good period: 17s is 142% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Glassy: Wind speed 2 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Excellent conditions at Baler. The 1.6m swell from 74° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 74° (ENE) at 17s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 60° is 10° off optimal 70°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.5m is within 15% of ideal 1.3m.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 261° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+4 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Excellent conditions at Baler. The 1.5m swell from 60° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 60° (ENE) at 17s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 50° is 20° off optimal 70°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.4m is within 15% of ideal 1.3m.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 262° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Excellent conditions at Baler. The 1.4m swell from 50° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 50° (NE) at 17s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 44° is 26° off optimal 70°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
Good period: 15s is 125% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 197° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 230°-310°.
Surfable but not special at Baler. The 0.8m swell from 44° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 44° (NE) at 15s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 168° is outside workable range 40°-85°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 205° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 230°-310°.
Surfable but not special at Baler. The 0.6m swell from 168° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 13s period
No alignment: Swell from 167° is outside workable range 40°-85°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
Poor conditions at Baler. Either swell direction (167°), size (0.6m), or wind (3 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 139° is outside workable range 40°-85°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 0.5m is 0.8m from ideal 1.3m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Surfable but not special at Baler. The 0.5m swell from 139° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 139° (SE) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 88° is 18° off optimal 70°, workable but not ideal.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Good surfable conditions at Baler. 0.5m swell from 88° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 88° (E) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 132° is outside workable range 40°-85°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Light offshore: 6 km/h from 292° (WNW). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
Poor conditions at Baler. Either swell direction (132°), size (0.5m), or wind (6 km/h from 292°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 132° (SE) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 97° is 27° off optimal 70°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.5m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Poor conditions at Baler. Either swell direction (97°), size (0.4m), or wind (2 km/h from 196°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 97° (E) at 10s period
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