Aparri, Philippines
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- Lavini's Surf spot · 1.3 km from Aparri
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About Aparri
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces N (21°), so it takes swell from the N. The wind blows offshore from the S (201°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 3–10 ft of swell. The sea is about 25°C in January, its coldest month (no wetsuit), and 30°C in June, its warmest (no wetsuit). For intermediate surfers the best months are usually January, September, October and November, with about 1 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Aparri, 0.3 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 1 surf spot.
Water about 29°C: no wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 32 h door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to TUG, changing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
See flights ORD → TUG · Skyscanner from about £715 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 45 from the airport to Aparri.
Accommodation.
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Where it is
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Forecast
Aparri does not suit beginners. This is the forecast for intermediates, so you can see what it does.
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Scorefor Intermediate | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 24, poor | 3 ft5 s | 51kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 10 knots | 29°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 30, poor | 3 ft6 s | 60kJ | offshorewind from the south, 2 knots, offshore | 29°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 38, fair | 3 ft6 s | 67kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 2 knots | 29°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 21, poor | 4 ft6 s | 107kJ | wind from the north, 11 knots | 29°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, too big | 9 ft10 s | 1,292kJ | wind from the north-north-west, 20 knots | 29°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, too big | 12 ft12 s | 3,910kJ | wind from the west, 4 knots | 31°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 46, fair | 4 ft10 s | 281kJ | offshorewind from the south, 8 knots, offshore | 31°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 22, too small | 2 ft7 s | 27kJ | wind from the north-north-west, 3 knots | 28°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 28, too small | 2 ft7 s | 38kJ | offshorewind from the south-south-west, 5 knots, offshore | 28°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 22, too small | 2 ft7 s | 46kJ | offshorewind from the south-south-east, 5 knots, offshore | 28°C |
| Wed 28Oct | 0, poor | – | – | – | – |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Fly ORD to TUG, changing at HKG and MNL, then 2h 45 by road. About 32h door to door
- Tue 20 OctSurf Aparri
Best 11:00 to 14:00 local time: 3 ft at 6 s, wind 2 kn (5 km/h).
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 31 of 80.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 0 of 80.
- Sat 24 OctSurf Aparri
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 4 ft at 10 s, offshore wind.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Fly ORD to TUG, changing at HKG and MNL, then 2h 45 by road. About 32h door to door
The plan picks the best of 2 spots near Aparri each day: Aparri, Lavini's.
Rough cost
About £1,025–£2,030 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to TUG, estimated from distance and season, changing at HKG and MNL, full-service airlines, with a hold bag | £715–£1,485 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £40–£70 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £100–£165 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £95–£175 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £40–£70 |
| Total | £1,025–£2,030 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Aparri
- Monla MartBarbecue · 0.2 km from the centre
- UncleJ Cafe & Restobar0.2 km from the centre
- Gelogs Grills and SizzlesBar and grill · 0.3 km from the centre
- Criselda's Restaurant and Food ProductsFilipino · 0.4 km from the centre
- Pancho's PizzaPizza · 0.4 km from the centre
- Milton’s Café AparriPizza · 0.5 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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