Overview

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Bulabog Beach is the main kitesurfing spot on Boracay Island in the Philippines, located on the east coast of the island, opposite the famous White Beach. This spot benefits from the Amihan, the northeast monsoon that blows from November to April, offering reliable wind conditions of 15 to 25 knots. Bulabog is a unique spot in the world: a wide shallow bay protected by an offshore reef, creating a huge flat and safe riding area, perfect for all levels. The water is warm (28-30°C), the tropical setting is stunning and the kite infrastructure is very developed with numerous schools and centers along the beach. After the session, Boracay's vibrant nightlife is just a few minutes' walk away.

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:49 · 1.7 m Low tide 13:40 · 0.7 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 06:03 · 1.6 m Low tide 14:24 · 0.6 m High tide 21:39 · 1.4 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:22 · 1.3 m High tide 07:34 · 1.7 m Low tide 14:54 · 0.6 m High tide 21:29 · 1.5 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:41 · 1.1 m High tide 08:38 · 1.7 m Low tide 15:19 · 0.6 m High tide 21:39 · 1.6 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:30 · 0.9 m High tide 09:32 · 1.7 m Low tide 15:41 · 0.7 m High tide 21:55 · 1.8 m

boracay | bulabog beach: when to go?

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Season · peak

436h

in March · 31 rideable days

The season runs from November to May, peaking in March: 28 rideable days a month and 436 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 73%13-20 knots · 27%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 27 °C. The wettest month is September, with 490 mm.

Monthly averages: boracay | bulabog beach

Monthly averages — boracay | bulabog beach — 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	392 h	27 °C	265 mm
February	28.5	374 h	27 °C	177 mm
March	31.0	436 h	28 °C	123 mm
April	30.0	383 h	30 °C	37 mm
May	23.0	256 h	31 °C	112 mm
June	7.0	74 h	30 °C	203 mm
July	2.5	15 h	29 °C	349 mm
August	2.5	20 h	30 °C	237 mm
September	5.0	44 h	29 °C	490 mm
October	13.0	98 h	29 °C	385 mm
November	19.5	218 h	29 °C	296 mm
December	30.0	375 h	28 °C	326 mm

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Technical details of boracay | bulabog beach spot

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

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Spot functioning

Bulabog works exclusively during the Amihan season (November to April). The NE to E wind blows side-onshore on this east-facing bay. An offshore coral reef protects the bay and creates a huge shallow lagoon (50 cm to 2 m). At low tide, large areas become too shallow to ride — the best window is at mid-tide and high tide. Schools manage the launch zones on the beach. The riding area is vast and allows riding without congestion despite the large number of kiters.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Warm tropical water (28-30°C), boardshorts or bikini are sufficient. Flat to slightly choppy water inside the reef — ideal flatwater conditions for freestyle and learning. Depth from 50 cm to 2 m depending on tide. Sandy bottom, dead coral and seaweed in places. Outside the reef, small waves possible for advanced riders. Excellent for progression thanks to the shallow flat water. Good visibility, turquoise water.

Parking

No parking in the traditional sense — Boracay is a small island where cars are very limited. Access to Bulabog Beach is on foot from your accommodation (most are a few minutes' walk) or by tricycle (local tuk-tuk). Kite schools along Bulabog Beach offer gear storage. The island is accessible by ferry from Caticlan (nearest airport) via Jetty Port.

Wind specificities

The Amihan (northeast monsoon) blows from November to April, bringing consistent winds from north-northeast to east, typically 15 to 25 knots. Wind is strongest and most consistent from January to March. It picks up late morning and blows all day. The wind arrives side-onshore at Bulabog, which is perfect for safety. From May to October, the Habagat (southwest monsoon) blows from the other side of the island — the Bulabog spot no longer works and you need to switch to other spots if available.

Hazards

Shallow bottom with dead coral and rocks in places — reef booties are strongly recommended. Sea urchins present in some areas. At low tide, the bottom is very close to the surface, watch out for falls. Dense kiter and student traffic — respect right-of-way rules and stay alert. Very intense tropical sun — sun protection essential. During the Habagat season (May-October), the spot is not rideable due to offshore wind.

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