🇵🇭 SURIGAO DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES
Siargao
The surfing capital of the Philippines — Cloud 9 is Asia's best reef break
SMALL
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 2.2ft surf — but short 5s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — 4mph onshore wind roughing up the surface
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's SMALL
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 67° — matches the ideal 45° window for this spot
Swell Period
5s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
4mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape
Season
October is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
2.2ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
5s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
4mph
NE
ONSHORE
Water
87°F
Boardshorts
Swell Direction
85%
Wind Direction
35%
Primary Swell
0.7ft @ 4.8s
ENE 67°
Secondary Swell
0.3ft @ 8.4s
NE 55°
9 Day Outlook
1.1ft
TODAY
Oct 26
(5s)
1.1ft
TMRW
Oct 27
(6s)
0.9ft
WED
Oct 28
(6s)
0.8ft
THU
Oct 29
(6s)
0.9ft
FRI
Oct 30
(6s)
0.9ft
SAT
Oct 31
(6s)
0.8ft
SUN
Nov 1
(8s)
0.9ft
MON
Nov 2
(9s)
1.1ft
TUE
Nov 3
(10s)
Best this week: SUN Nov 1 — 0.8ft
Best next week: TUE Nov 3 — 1.1ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)3.2ft
ICON (35%)0.9ft
GFS (20%)No data
Model confidence40%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island in the Philippines with Cloud 9 at its center — a hollow, powerful right-hander that breaks over a shallow reef and hosts the annual Siargao Cloud 9 Surfing Cup. Beyond Cloud 9, the island offers a network of reef passes, uncrowded boat trips, and a laid-back tropical culture that makes it one of Asia's most beloved surf destinations.
The Break
Cloud 9 — hollow right-hander over shallow reef, the marquee wave of the Philippines.
Ideal Conditions
4-6ft NE groundswell, light SW offshore winds, incoming tide
Best Months
Jan
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Best months highlighted · Current: Oct
Trip Planner
Siargao Long Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into General Luna via Siargao Airport (IAO). Settle into a surf camp or guesthouse near Cloud 9. Coconut water and rest.
Saturday
Dawn patrol at Cloud 9. Afternoon boat trip to Jacking Horse or Stimpys for variety.
Sunday
Morning Cloud 9 session. Island hopping or SUP in the lagoon before flying out.
Siargao Island Surf Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive General Luna, settle in, evening walk along the point.
Day 2
Cloud 9 all day — read the reef, find your rhythm.
Day 3
Boat trip north — Jacking Horse, Cemetery, and Caridad reefs.
Day 4
Rest day — rent a motorbike, explore the island, visit the lagoon at Sugba.
Day 5
Cloud 9 again if swell holds. Try the reef at low tide for the full tube experience.
Day 6
Boat trip to Dako Island — great waves and empty beaches.
Day 7
Final morning surf, fly home via Manila or Cebu.
Local Knowledge
01
Cloud 9 has a famous boardwalk viewing platform — even flat days are worth a visit.
02
Rent a motorbike to explore — the island is small and roads are manageable.
03
Typhoon season (July-November) brings the best swells but also real storms — check weather closely.
04
General Luna is the hub — great food, beach bars, and a genuinely fun surf town vibe.
05
Book a boat for a full-day reef hopping trip — many of the best waves require one.
Best Window
Day 1 · Oct 26
1.1ft @ 5s
FAIR
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$860
Hotel per night~$45
Weekend est.~$995
5 day est.~$1085
Week est.~$1175