Siargao Island
Powerful Reef Breaks
Siargao Island features the world-renowned surf break, Cloud 9, that hosts WSL qualifying events.
The best time to surf in Siargao is during the Southwest “Habagat” Monsoon, from August to November, which generates offshore winds. The swell peaks in September and October, while smaller swell hits the shores at each end of the season that lasts from August/Sptember to March.
If you’re a beginner then you’ll have heaps of options for surf lessons and board rental in General Luna. Local surf instructors are experienced and certified so you know that you’re in good hands.
You can travel to Siargao Island and Cloud 9 through Sayak, Dapa, Manila, and Cebu.
Siargao Featured Breaks
Cloud 9
REEF BREAK
Best Season: September to March
Skill Level: Advanced
Crowd Level: Crowded when working
Wave Quality: Perfect barrels when working
Best Wind: Offshore SouthWest
Best Swell Direction: NorthEast
Best Swell Size: 2 – 10 ft
Best Tide: Mid to high
World-class right (and left) hand reef break with a short, barrelling peak that’s known for its thick, hollow tubes.
It delivers perfectly formed waves with offshore southwest (SW) winds, a northeast (NE) swell, and around high tide when the tide is rising. Too much east swell bypasses Cloud 9, while too much north shuts it down. A west wind holds up the rights nicely with short hollow lefts. Cloud 9 sucks in the swell and can handle large faces before it maxes out, so only experienced surfers are recommended to take it on.
Easily accesible by the long pier, it’s often referred to as “Crowd 9”.
Other Breaks
Jacking Horse, Stimpys, Pansukian Reef, Guyam Island, Shifty’s, Rock Island, Caridad Left, Tuason Point, and Cemetery are only some alternatives to Cloud 9.
Pacifico
REEF BREAK
Best Season: October to December
Skill Level: Advanced
Crowd Level: Uncrowded
Wave Quality: Long barrels when working
Best Wind: SouthWest
Best Swell Direction: North-NorthEast
Best Swell Size: 2 – 10ft
Best Tide: Mid to high
A one hour trip to Pacifico surf break in the northeast of the island can be worth it when conditions are right.
On small days you’ll find a chilled longboard wave here, and epic left-hand barrels on bigger days. Consistent peaks allow for long barrels if you commit to the paddle in, but beware of the shallow reef bottom and the strong currents. The steep, powerful drop needs your full concentration on big days.