Siargao Surf FAQ

Yes, with the right spot and the right tide. Jacking Horse, next to Cloud 9, has forgiving walls and a bottom that will not take skin off you, and it is where we teach. Cloud 9 itself is a shallow reef break for experienced surfers. Come in the dry season or early in the swell season for the friendliest conditions.

August to November is the most consistent stretch, with September and October the sweet spot and November bringing the biggest swells. March to May is smaller and cleaner and the best window for improving surfers. December to February is windier but quiet and often very good at dawn.

No. The water sits around 27 to 29 degrees all year. Bring a rash vest or surf shirt for the sun, which is a bigger threat than the water temperature, and reef-safe sunblock.

They are a good idea at the rocky spots, especially the boat-access lefts like Stimpy's and Rock Island where the exit is over lava rock, and on any low tide over coral. At Jacking Horse on a mid tide most people go without.

Yes. December to February is the amihan season: the northeast wind is onshore on the east coast and the swell is bigger and windier, but dawns are often clean, the north and west coasts come into their own, and the island is much quieter.

It is the busiest lineup in the country, especially in season and at dawn. Jacking Horse and Quicksilver next door are much quieter, and Pacifico on the north coast usually has a fraction of the crowd. During the Philippines Pro the main peak is closed on competition days.

Our standard package is 2,500 PHP, about 45 USD, for two hours in the water. It includes the board, a surf instructor and free pick-up from any hotel in General Luna.

Board rental, an instructor in the water with you, and transport to and from the spot, with free pick-up from anywhere in General Luna. Bring a rash vest, sunblock and water.

Yes. Private sessions, kids lessons, guided sessions for intermediates and multi-day surf camps are all available. There is no fixed price for these formats; message us on WhatsApp with your dates and level for a quote.

Usually at Jacking Horse, a few minutes from the shop, on a mid tide with light wind. If the conditions are wrong there we move to whichever spot is working for your level that morning.

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and level. We check the wind, swell and tide at 9 pm the night before and tell you what time the pick-up is.

At OK Surf a surfboard or paddle board is 300 PHP for two hours, 500 PHP for a day, 400 PHP a day for three to seven days, 350 PHP a day for eight to fourteen days, 300 PHP a day for fifteen to twenty-one days and 250 PHP a day from twenty-two days. Skateboards and bodyboards are 300 PHP a day.

Yes. Our fleet has eleven longboards from 8 to 10 feet, including soft-tops, alongside ten funboards and twenty-eight shortboards from brands like Pyzel, Lost, Channel Islands and Fire. Longboards rent at the same rates as the rest of the fleet.

Most visitors catch far more waves on a funboard around 7 feet to 7 feet 6 than on the board they think they should be riding. Beginners go on a soft-top or a log; experienced surfers charging September to November want a performance shortboard. Tell us what you ride at home and we will be honest.

Yes. New surfboard rental is 7,500 PHP for a short or funboard and 8,500 PHP for a longboard for stays under fifteen days, or 9,000 and 10,000 PHP respectively on the monthly promo.

Yes. New shortboards are 400 to 500 USD and new longboards 500 to 600 USD, with used boards from 200 to 300 USD. We also ship custom boards internationally in any size, design or material.

Shared vans, private vans, tricycles and motorbike taxis wait outside arrivals. A shared van is around 300 PHP per person, a private van 2,000 to 2,500 PHP and worth it with board bags. The ride takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

There are several, but they run dry at weekends and busy periods and the withdrawal limits are low relative to the fees. Take out what you need in Cebu or Manila and bring pesos. Expect the contest fortnight to be the worst time for cash.

Our Yamaha Mio 125 scooter is 7 USD a day or 35 USD a week, the Honda 150L is 15 USD a day or 100 USD a week, and the Honda CRF 250 is 35 USD a day or 200 USD a week. Surf racks are available on the scooters; bring your licence.

From 31 October to 10 November 2026 the Cloud 9 main peak is closed to the public on competition days while the WSL Championship Tour runs heats. Every other spot on the island stays open and most are quieter than usual. Book rooms, flights and boards months ahead.

General Luna, as close to the Cloud 9 boardwalk as you can get. We rent rooms within walking distance of the shop and the boardwalk through Airbnb, with board storage and lessons and bikes on hand.