Surfing
Siargao surfing is known throughout the world as a first class quality break. Which is reflected in the fact that Siargao surfing now has an International competition every October.
The season here starts in August but really pumps from September/October through to about March. This coincides with the northwestern monsoon and the high frequency of typhoons in the Pacific Ocean during this time.
If you want to see what the surfing is like at Siargao, have a look here at this video.
If you want to see what the surfing is like at Siargao, have a look here at this video.
Some world class breaks in Siargao include:
Cloud Nine
Cloud Nine has put Philippines surf on the world directory, it is a high quality wave for experienced surfer only. It is predominantly a right-hander but does have a small left as well. The wave itself is hollow and extremely powerful reef break, if you get it wrong you will land on the shallow reef. Cloud Nine can get to over three metres.
Cloud Nine has put Philippines surf on the world directory, it is a high quality wave for experienced surfer only. It is predominantly a right-hander but does have a small left as well. The wave itself is hollow and extremely powerful reef break, if you get it wrong you will land on the shallow reef. Cloud Nine can get to over three metres.
Stimpy’s
Stimpy’s is a left-hander for all the goofy’s out there. It can be a quite long ride following the reef into a small bay. Accessible only by boat, worth the effort though.
Stimpy’s is a left-hander for all the goofy’s out there. It can be a quite long ride following the reef into a small bay. Accessible only by boat, worth the effort though.
Jacking Horse
This is a wave that jacks up out of the blue and hits the reef with a fair bit of vengeance. Once past the reef it reforms on the inside of the reef to produce a nice right-hander. Good wave from about one metre up.
This is a wave that jacks up out of the blue and hits the reef with a fair bit of vengeance. Once past the reef it reforms on the inside of the reef to produce a nice right-hander. Good wave from about one metre up.
Pacifico
This is a goofy footers dream wave. A quality left hander that rides long. A beautiful barrel, located north of Pilar.
This is a goofy footers dream wave. A quality left hander that rides long. A beautiful barrel, located north of Pilar.
Rock Island
For a wave to test your ability look know further than Rock Island. This right-hander breaks on a rocky reef wrapping around a small rock island. It is fast, hollow and an extremely long ride.
For a wave to test your ability look know further than Rock Island. This right-hander breaks on a rocky reef wrapping around a small rock island. It is fast, hollow and an extremely long ride.
There are numerous other breaks that work during the season, like elsewhere in the Philippines, if you do a little exploring you may find your own perfect break.
Where do I stay?
There are a number of resorts dotting the east coast of Siargao Island all geared for the tourist with particular attention to the surfer.
Two places highly recommended include:
Patrick’s on the Beach
They have cottages and a camping ground, with restaurant and you can even rent a surf board.
Tel.: +63 920 402 4356
They have cottages and a camping ground, with restaurant and you can even rent a surf board.
Tel.: +63 920 402 4356
Sagana Surf Resort
Located directly in front of Cloud 9, for nice easy access. They have six cottages with a mixture of air conditioning and fans.
Te.: +63 919 809 5769
Also for a bit of luxury try:
Located directly in front of Cloud 9, for nice easy access. They have six cottages with a mixture of air conditioning and fans.
Te.: +63 919 809 5769
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