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Swell reports, contest news, and island updates from the OK Surf crew in General Luna, Siargao.

Evening light over the Cloud 9 reef at low tide, General Luna, Siargao
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The Field Is Set: Who Surfs Cloud 9 in November

Trestles closed the regular season. The top 22 men and top 14 women, plus wildcards, go through Portugal to Siargao. And no, there is no QS at Cloud 9 in October.

Aerial view of a surfer paddling out over the reef at Siargao

Two Cloud 9 Surfers, One Asian Games Bronze

Surfing's first Asian Games ended with Jayuard Alciso beating Toby Espejon in an all-Filipino bronze-medal match in Japan: the Philippines' first surfing medal at the Games.

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A surfer carrying a board down a coconut-lined beach on Siargao

Love, Siargao Comes to Free TV

Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre's island romance is now on GMA Prime weeknights. What the show is about, and what to expect if it makes you want to come.

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A motorised tricycle, the standard short-hop transport across the Philippines

Sayak Airport: A Bigger Terminal Now, a Longer Runway by 2027

The new terminal is open, night landing lights are funded, and the transport department says the runway will be extended for jets. What actually changes for getting to Siargao.

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Sunrise over the Cloud 9 boardwalk and tower, General Luna, Siargao

Abu Dhabi Is Out. Cloud 9 Was the Plan All Along.

The WSL has cancelled the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro. The Philippines Pro was added to the tour precisely for this, and the season now runs through Siargao to Pipeline.

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The coconut forest that covers the interior of Siargao, seen from the Coconut Trees View Deck

Siargao Food and Wine Festival, 26 to 31 August

Six days of island produce, visiting chefs and free workshops across General Luna. Where to go, what to eat, and how to fit it around the surf.

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A surfer trimming down the line on a longboard over the reef at Siargao

The Philippines Gets a Second World Tour: Longboards at La Union

The La Union International Longboard Pro joins the WSL Longboard Tour in January 2027. What it means, and why it matters for anyone learning on a log at Siargao.

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The Cloud 9 boardwalk and viewing tower at sunset, General Luna, Siargao

Cloud 9 Joins the World Tour

The Philippines Pro runs 31 October to 10 November 2026 — the first WSL Championship Tour event ever held in the Philippines.

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Sunrise over the rebuilt Cloud 9 boardwalk and tower, General Luna, Siargao

The Cloud 9 Towers Are Back

Rebuilt in time for the Philippines Pro, the boardwalk tower is once again the best seat on the island.

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Aerial view of a surfer paddling out over the reef at Siargao

Siargao Swell Season 2026, Month by Month

When the habagat delivers, which months are most consistent, and what board to bring.

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A surfer carrying a board down a coconut-lined beach on Siargao

Where to Surf While the Contest Runs

The main peak closes for the Philippines Pro. Here is the rest of the island.

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Aerial view of General Luna and its pier on Siargao Island

Getting to Siargao in 2026

Flights into Sayak, how to reach General Luna, and what it costs.

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Storm light over the Cloud 9 reef at low tide, General Luna, Siargao

The Bavi Swell: Twenty Feet at Cloud 9 in July

A super typhoon that never came near us sent the biggest out-of-season waves anyone here can remember. What happened, and what it says about reading a forecast.

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Sweeping view over the coconut forest from the Coconut Trees View Deck, Siargao

Siargao Island Guide

Dive into Siargao's surf culture, vibrant community, and island nightlife with the OK Surf insider guide.

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A surfer riding a wave off Siargao

Siargao Surf Spots

Dial in the best Siargao breaks for every swell, tide, and skill level.

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Aerial view of Guyam Island with bancas moored on the sandbar, Siargao

Siargao Island Hopping

Plan dreamy escapes to Siargao's off-shore islets, lagoons, and sandbars.

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The Magpupungko rock pools at low tide, Pilar, Siargao

Siargao Land Tours

Hit Siargao's jungles, waterfalls, and skate spots with a curated land tour playbook.

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Sunset over the Cloud 9 reef at low tide, General Luna, Siargao

Siargao After Dark

How the island’s nights actually work — and why we stopped publishing a bar list.

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