High 5 Lahar
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A very good alternative surfspot that is very accessible from Manila.
Atmosphere:
This is one of the most consistent surfspot in Zambales. Due to massive lahar from the volcano Mt. Pinatubo that flowed heavily to the sea through Macolcol River the bottom of the surf formed a sandy-lahar break. Very unique in the Philippines.
Additional Info:
This is a pretty isolated area so always surf with someone.
Location
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Located in the town of San Narciso, at the Macolcol Rivermouth.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Chelsea's Point
3.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pundakit
9.98 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Crystal Beach Break
12.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |