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Bagasbas Beach
Bagasbas Beach is a well-known surf-and-kite beach on the Bicol Peninsula, about 4km from Daet town. A roughly 2km stretch of grey sand offers both wave-riding sections and flat-water lagoon zones, making it a genuinely beginner-friendly Amihan-season spot with year-round bookings.
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Wind
| best months |
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| season notes | Main season is November through mid-March (Amihan/NE monsoon), with the most reliable and strongest wind in December-February. A lighter SW wind season occurs June-August, though it may require boat access to nearby islands. |
| avg knots | 18-25 |
| wind name | Amihan (NE monsoon) |
| direction to shore | NE/ENE cross-shore |
| quality | steady |
| typical kite sizes | 9-12m |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | Boardshorts, warm water |
| currents | Currents and fishing nets reported as hazards to watch for |
| standing depth | Yes, shallow sandy lagoon sections |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Flat shallow lagoon zones for learning; wave sections (3-8ft) for freestyle/wave riders |
Launch & crowd
| description | Big, open launch/landing zone on the long beach |
|---|---|
| rescue | Not formally documented |
| busy months |
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| vibe | Weekends draw locals swimming and surfing alongside kiters; lively but not crowded with kiters specifically |
Monthly wind statistics
Station: WeatherSpark modeled climatology at Daet, Camarines Norte (Bagasbas Beach's own town) (WeatherSpark (NASA MERRA-2 reanalysis, 30-yr modeled 'typical year'), ~3 km) — Windfinder does list a 'Bagasbas Beach/Daet' station page and search results describe it as based on real observations, but the live fetch of that page (and a search-result confirmation) both returned 'No statistical weather data available' during this run — only current conditions were shown. Used WeatherSpark's Daet climatology instead (same town as the beach). Strong NE Amihan Nov-Feb matches known_best_months well. prob_ge_4bft_pct null.
| Month | Wind ≥4 Bft | Avg kn | Dir | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | —% | 14.6 | E | 25.6 | 26.7 |
| Feb | —% | 13.4 | E | 26.1 | 26.7 |
| Mar | —% | 12 | E | 26.7 | 27.2 |
| Apr | —% | 10 | E | 27.8 | 28.3 |
| May | —% | 8.6 | S | 28.3 | 29.4 |
| Jun | —% | 8.6 | S | 28.3 | 30 |
| Jul | —% | 9.4 | S | 27.8 | 29.4 |
| Aug | —% | 10 | SW | 27.8 | 28.9 |
| Sep | —% | 9 | W | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Oct | —% | 10.5 | E | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Nov | —% | 13.2 | E | 27.2 | 27.8 |
| Dec | —% | 15.1 | E | 26.1 | 27.2 |
Hazards
- Swimmers
- Currents
- Fisher nets
- Curious bystanders crowding gear/riders, especially on weekends
Rules
- No particular formal rules reported; check in with locals/schools on arrival
Tips
- Best winds December-January-February
- Parking, showers, toilets and food available on-site
- 8-hour bus from Manila to Daet (Superlines, DLTBCo, PhilTranco), then tricycle to the beach
Travel basics
| airport | Nearest served airport is Manila (MNL); Daet has a small domestic airstrip with limited service |
|---|---|
| getting there | Overland bus from Manila (~8 hours) to Daet, then a short tricycle ride |
| accommodation | Beachfront guesthouses and kite schools such as Mike's Kites |
| cost level | budget |
| no wind | Explore Camarines Norte waterfalls and Bicol regional sights |
Sources: unplug-kitesurf.com · kitejungle.com