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Asia Surf Trip Picks
Summary
Best current travel signal: 1.7-1.9 m at 9-10 s from S. Best model window: 19-22 Jun.
Worth watching: 1.0-1.6 m at 8-11 s from E. Best model window: 22-25 Jun.
Strong backup option: 0.6-1.0 m at 8-10 s from ENE. Best model window: 22-25 Jun.
The current two-week model scan favours Sri Lanka Southwest for the cleanest balance of swell size, period and morning wind outside Indonesia. It considers representative surf-travel points across India, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. This is a trip-planning filter, not a reef-by-reef forecast: use it to narrow the search, then verify local charts, tides and access before booking.
Top Three
| Spot | Best Window | Swell | Morning Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sri Lanka Southwest | 19-22 Jun | 1.7-1.9 m at 9-10 s, S | 5-7 kt WSW | 28.7 C |
| 2. Taiwan East Coast | 22-25 Jun | 1.0-1.6 m at 8-11 s, E | 3-7 kt W | 29.3-29.6 C |
| 3. Baler | 22-25 Jun | 0.6-1.0 m at 8-10 s, ENE | 3-10 kt W | 31.3 C |
How To Use It
Ranking favours 1.2-3.0 m swell, stronger period, offshore-leaning morning wind and lower rain signal.
The model window is rolling. A spot can rise or fall quickly as the next Southern Ocean pulse, monsoon flow or local wind pattern changes.
Countries considered on this run: India, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
Watchlist
These locations are not the top three on this run, but they have enough signal to keep an eye on if your dates, budget or flight path fit better.
| Area | Swell | Wind | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siargao | 0.6-0.9 m / 8-10 s | WSW 1-7 kt | 8 offshore-leaning mornings in the model grid |
| Salalah | 1.6-2.3 m / 8 s | S 1-5 kt | 0 offshore-leaning mornings in the model grid |
| Kerala | 1.5-1.8 m / 8-10 s | NW 2-4 kt | 2 offshore-leaning mornings in the model grid |
| Okinawa | 0.7-1.5 m / 5-9 s | W 7-10 kt | 3 offshore-leaning mornings in the model grid |
Sources And Reproducibility Notes
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Forecast model | Open-Meteo Marine API and Open-Meteo Forecast API, checked 17 June 2026. Locations are representative grid points, not named reef forecasts. |
| Ranking method | Each spot is scored from daily wave height, period, broad swell direction, morning wind speed/direction and rain signal. Offshore wind sectors are approximate for common exposed surf zones. |
| Countries scanned | India, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Each country is represented by one or more broad surf-travel grid points where Open-Meteo marine data is available. |
| Use limits | Travel decisions need local forecasts, tides, marine warnings, visas, safety conditions and official advice. This page is for research and trip-screening only. |