Lapus-Lapus Beach (Boracay Island)

Lapus-Lapus Beach on Boracay’s northeastern side is a small, sand-bottom spot known primarily for kitesurfing and related board sports in the Amihan (NE monsoon) season. Water is reported as crystal-clear and warm year-round (commonly around the mid-to-high 20s °C), and the usable riding area is strongly tide-dependent—mid-tide is repeatedly identified as the best time because the water can be flatter and the beach provides more space for launching and landing. Wind is typically NE, with afternoon thermal/sea-breeze reinforcement sometimes adding on top of the monsoon background. The most favorable months are consistently given as December through March (with January and February especially emphasized), and typical wind strength is commonly described in the ~15–30 knot range. Reliability is described as fairly high during the peak Amihan months, though the spot’s small launch area means riders still need to manage gusts and terrain effects near trees and resort structures. Safety is a key consideration. The spot is associated with reef exposure at low tide, plus rocks/coral heads and reports of sea urchins around the reef—so booties are strongly recommended. The beach can become extremely narrow at high tide, with trees close to the waterfront and limited room for safe water entry/exit, and the launch is described as technical because it can be bounded by rocks at the ends. Access is another practical factor: the beach is reached via the adjacent golf resort, and at least one description characterizes it as more exclusive/private with limited on-site rescue. Riders planning sessions should coordinate timing around tide and conditions (especially avoiding the Habagat period where side-offshore/offshore wind issues are mentioned), and be prepared for a more technical, smaller-space launch than the island’s main kite areas.