La Union: Nearest Surf Spot
Above: Surfing in La Union
When you hit the road at night looking for a the nearest place from Manila to bring your surf board, La Union is the nearest place to be. Yes, San Fernando La Union is the nearest surfing spot from manila, only around 4-5 hours of land transportation travel time and 50 minutes flight from manila.
The story began when a bunch of foreigners was just tripping around with their surfboards playing along with the local kids of San Fernando La Union, but they never expected to get into a craze and a hell of a good time. So when the local officials of the place found out, they turned the beaches of San Fernando to be the nearest surf place from manila.
Though waves in La Union are most likely good, waves would be less consistent around July and October. However, the best time to catch bigger and more consistent waves would be around November to February.
These are the top 4 spots in San Fernando La Union that has the best catch on waves;
Darigayos
Found in the outer side of the bay, this place may have the most consistent big waves in San Fernando
Poro Point
Though waves here are most likely are consistent, waves can actually lead to a rocky point in this area. Take caution with people on the know for this place.
Urbitztondo Beach Break
Waves work up both on the right side and the left, but left side can actually carry you through a longer ride of surfing.
