Overview

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Batbatan Island is a remote island in the Western Visayas, Philippines, located in the Sulu Sea between Panay and Mindoro. The island is exposed to both Amihan (NE monsoon, Nov-May) and Habagat (SW monsoon, Jun-Oct) winds due to its open position in the sea.

The remote island location means strong, consistent winds from both monsoon directions. Sandy beaches provide launch areas. Very limited facilities and challenging access by boat. This is an expedition-style spot best suited for expert riders who are fully self-sufficient. The reward is pristine, uncrowded conditions in a stunning tropical setting.

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Sunrise 05:42 · Sunset 17:32

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:50 · 1.6 m Low tide 13:41 · 0.6 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 05:51 · 1.6 m Low tide 14:17 · 0.6 m High tide 21:46 · 1.2 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:06 · 1.2 m High tide 07:20 · 1.6 m Low tide 14:45 · 0.6 m High tide 21:25 · 1.3 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:25 · 1 m High tide 08:25 · 1.6 m Low tide 15:08 · 0.6 m High tide 21:29 · 1.5 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:17 · 0.8 m High tide 09:19 · 1.6 m Low tide 15:28 · 0.7 m High tide 21:42 · 1.6 m

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Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

423h

in March · 31 rideable days

The season runs from November to April, peaking in March: 28 rideable days a month and 423 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is August, at 8 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 32%13-20 knots · 60%21-30 knots · 8%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 28 °C. The wettest month is September, with 586 mm.

Monthly averages:

Monthly averages — — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	30.5	390 h	28 °C	33 mm
February	28.0	359 h	28 °C	32 mm
March	31.0	423 h	29 °C	17 mm
April	26.0	329 h	31 °C	8 mm
May	17.5	144 h	31 °C	84 mm
June	11.0	65 h	29 °C	260 mm
July	9.0	56 h	29 °C	521 mm
August	8.0	60 h	29 °C	376 mm
September	14.0	113 h	29 °C	586 mm
October	16.5	128 h	29 °C	324 mm
November	22.0	246 h	29 °C	167 mm
December	30.0	368 h	29 °C	94 mm

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Technical details of spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Expert

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