Lanuza
Philippines · Indo-Pacific
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m ENE
Wind: 8 km/h WSW (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:35Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 30°C water.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.8m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 30°C.
AI-generated summary for Lanuza. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Lanuza
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 5am (score: 15). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lanuza.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Lanuza
Lanuza Bay features a premier, highly consistent right-hand point and reef break located on the eastern coastline of Mindanao in the Philippines. The geomorphology involves a prominent headland leading into an exceptionally long, uniform bay lined with a mixture of live coral reef and rounded cobblestones. This specific bathymetric alignment perfectly captures deep-water north-easterly groundswells generated by passing Pacific typhoons. The wave energy refracts seamlessly along the bank, creating an endlessly peeling, workable wall. A south-westerly offshore wind grooms the face, ensuring a pristine surface. While the wave can offer hollow sections on the lowest tides, it generally breaks with a steep, carving face rather than a violent, plunging lip. This mechanical consistency makes Lanuza an idyllic canvas for intermediate surfers. It provides the perfect environment for mastering cutbacks, generating speed down the line, and executing drawn-out turns, requiring solid leg endurance to fully exploit the extended length of the ride.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lanuza. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Lanuza?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.