Siargao
Phillipines
1 Month in Siargao
Before you arrive
I took a plane from Cebu Airport.
Taxi from airport has limited options, 300ish to share a shuttle, or private taxi. No need to book, can organize when you leave the airport.
I was there during June/July, surf was small but a lot of fun. Beginner friendly, was always a wave out somewhere.
I hear October surf picks up and gets big.
Accomodation
Siargao is pricey compared to the rest of the Philipines. When I landed I was payingn aorund $45aud a night for a private room, shared bathroom.
Later I was offered a whole appartment, by family of current hostel, which was amazing.
TopSeaCan
(Apartment I enjoyed the most)
Beach front
Studio Kitchen
Private bathroom
Good location
AC
Has a couch!
Contact: +63 966 754 3971 (WhatsApp)
Dawn Patrol
(Hostel I first stayed)
Hostel
Friendly staff
Private rooms, shared bathroom
AC
Great food recommendations
Surfing
General Luna Area
Most popular surf area on Siargao, small city. very touristy, good surf and food otions.
I avoided some of the most popular breaks, as I dont like crowds (Cloud 9).
Generally, I would hire a boat ($20 per trip) dived by 2 or 3 people and go out to a reef break at 5/6am where there was no one else surfing until 7/8am.
I would let the boat captain decide which break to visit, or we would visit a few and see how they are. There always seemed to be somewhere working.
Board Rental
FatLips Shop, 400 / day,
or 350/d if per week.
Coaching
I surfed with many beginners or intermediate surfers who had surf coaches, and they looked GREAT and affordable! If you thinking about getting a caoch, I think its a really good place ot do it. Even if its just helping you know where to sit and get on the wave. Some caoches are better then others, I've asked for a contact I can share here that. WIll update later.
Bujo Catulay - I surfed with him, while he coached a friend of mine. He is good! His wife runs his fb, which is best way to reach him - link here
Alvin, Boat Captain: +63 912 632 9205
Boat leaves from here
Boomies
Reef Break 5min boatride out from the famous Cloud 9. Boat access only, so not super populated.
Rock Island
An Island about 10min boatride out from General Luna
Pacifico
45min drive from General Luna by Scooter. Beach break, not as crowded as General Luna. Worth the drive.
Eating
Recommendations of places to eat by Dawn Patrol. Their recommendations always hit hard.
Shout out to Rana @ Dawn Patrol