KiteGlobeSubic Bay
Subic Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Manila in Philippines, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, July, August, September, December.
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Manila |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, July, August, September, December |
| Coordinates | 14.8192, 120.2769 |
About Subic Bay
Water: Shallow, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
When is the best time to kitesurf at Subic Bay?
The best time to kite Subic Bay is January, February, March, July, August, September, December, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Subic Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Subic Bay?
From Manila, Take the NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) North all the way to just before the end where you exit the NLEX and enter the SCTEX (Subic Clark Toll Expressway). Take the SCTEX to Subic/SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority). When in SBMA, ask for directions to the Scuba Shack (just a short drive). The Scuba Shack is where both windsurfers and kiteboarders usually launch.
Hazards at Subic Bay
Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis, Buoys, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.