Siargao

The Philippines’ surf capital, with Cloud 9 at its centre and dozens of breaks scattered around the island. Heavy reef barrels, mellow waves for longboarders, palm-lined roads, and a lively food and social scene.

The Philippines’ surf capital, with Cloud 9 at its centre and dozens of breaks scattered around the island. Heavy reef barrels, mellow waves for longboarders, palm-lined roads, and a lively food and social scene.

Best time to surf in Siargao

Average wave size (ft)

Average wave size (ft)

5.5
5.6
4.6
3.8
3.0
2.1
2.0
1.8
2.0
3.1
4.0
5.3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3.9
4.0
4.7
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.6
5.0
5.8
6.3
6.0
4.3
5.5
5.6
4.6
3.8
3.0
2.1
2.0
1.8
2.0
3.1
4.0
5.3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3.9
4.0
4.7
4.9
4.6
4.4
4.6
5.0
5.8
6.3
6.0
4.3

Consistency score

Consistency score

September to November: the prime season, with increasingly powerful Pacific swell and the year's most consistent surf, particularly at Cloud 9.

December to March: the biggest waves of the year, but more variable conditions under the northeast monsoon. Best for experienced surfers.

April to August: smaller, mellower waves and generally more approachable conditions for beginners and longboarders.

The water stays between 27°C and 29°C all year: boardshorts and a rash vest are enough.

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