Siargao, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines

Offshore, a classic tropical island lies protected within its surrounding coral reef with dozens of coconut palms dressed in the center circle of the island. Off to the right, well within the massive coastal reef, lies a shining white sand bar, (Pansukian, or Naked island) some 200 meters long. The tide of Siargao is diurnal with tidal curves typically present, especially on the east coast of the island.

The Island's Pacific-facing reefs are situated on the edge of the Philippine Trench, and the extremely deep offshore waters assure the ocean swells have undiluted power when they encounter the many coral and rock reefs. Siargao has excellent surfing conditions, particularly during the southwest "habagat" monsoon from August to November, when the prevailing wind is offshore.

The best known surfing wave on Siargao with a worldwide reputation for thick, hollow tubes is "Cloud 9". This right-breaking reef wave is the site of the annual Siargao Cup, a domestic and international surfing competition sponsored by the provincial government of Surigao del Norte.

The tide of Siargao is diurnal with tidal curves typically present especially on the east coast of the island.

CNNGo, an ultimate travel website of CNN International (www.cnngo.com), recently featured Siargao Island’s Cloud 9 as top eight (8) of the world’s 50 best surf spots. As a Southeast Asian country, Philippines or Siargao Island in particular, ranked second to Indonesia’s Uluwatu and Kuta surf breaks as it shared top 3 spot.

(Source: http://www.siargaoislands.net)

How to get there:

By Ferry
Cebu - Surigao (Cokaliong, 7pm-7am around Php700)
Surigao - Siargao (Motorbancas, RORO, 2 hours)
By Plane
Cebu Pacific Air, 1 hr 50 minutes

Day 1
Wala lang, maghinoktok rata

Day 2
Sohoton Tour

Day 3
Island hopping (Dako, Guyam and Naked Island)

Day 4
Caob or Yohoho Islands Tour (Unli food, unli rum)

Day 5
Morning
Cloud 9
Land  tour (Magpopongko Lagoon)

After lunch
Go home

Siargao Waves

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 Sohoton

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Daku Island

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Guyam Island

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Naked Island

http://cloudninesurf.com/

Magpupungko Lagoon

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Bucas Grande

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