About This Spot
Cuyo Island / Downwind Beach, Philippines is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Philippines.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Cuyo Island / Downwind Beach, Philippines delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The weather in the Philippines has two principal seasons named after the particular winds known as Amihan and Habagat. For the windsurfers and kite surfers it is the Amihan season which brings them year after year back to Cuyo Island. The Amihan season lasts from late October to March and is characterized by moderate temperature, rarely any rainfall, and almost daily wind from the Northeast. This is in contrast to the hot Habagat season with frequent rainfall that lasts about from April to September. During this time the wind blows very moderate from the west with less chances to go surfing. Winds in Cuyo are stronger than on Boracay and Palawan.
When to Go
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
What to Expect
Flat, Chop, Small waves water. Best for intermediate to expert riders.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
The weather in the Philippines has two principal seasons named after the particular winds known as Amihan and Habagat. For the windsurfers and kite surfers it is the Amihan season which brings them year after year back to Cuyo Island. The Amihan season lasts from late October to March and is characterized by moderate temperature, rarely any rainfall, and almost daily wind from the Northeast. This is in contrast to the hot Habagat season with frequent rainfall that lasts about from April to September. During this time the wind blows very moderate from the west with less chances to go surfing. Winds in Cuyo are stronger than on Boracay and Palawan.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Quiet a long way to walk.
Location
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