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Pacifico
A mellow A-frame over a reef-and-sand bottom on the north of the island, far quieter than General Luna. It catches more swell than the GL reefs, so it often has a wave when the south is small — and the relaxed peak suits intermediates finding their feet on reef.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Pacifico yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Pacifico. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Pacifico, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Sept, Oct, Nov (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency |
|---|---|
| Jan | High |
| Feb | High |
| Mar | Moderate |
| Apr | Inconsistent |
| May | Inconsistent |
| Jun | Inconsistent |
| July | Moderate |
| Aug | High |
| Septpeak | All-time |
| Octpeak | All-time |
| Novpeak | All-time |
| Dec | High |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 3-6 · Best at Level 4.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
The friendliest reef option once you're a confident Level 3. Far less crowded than Cloud 9. Good fallback in the shoulder season and when the wind ruins GL.
Hazards
- some reef
- remote
- rip current on big days
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Pacifico, straight-line distance.
- Stimpy's~5 km · Levels 5-7
- Tuason Point~15 km · Levels 5-7
- Cloud 9~16 km · Levels 5-7
- Jacking Horse~16 km · Levels 2-5
- Quicksilver / Cemetery~16 km · Levels 4-6
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Philippines, from our editors’ season calendar.
How this spot is sourced
Cross-checked against 2 sources, last checked August 2026.
Sources disagree on exact position. Treat that figure as unsettled — we would rather say so than pick one and sound certain.