Local surf instructors coaching beginners with longboards on the beach in General Luna, Siargao

Surf school at Patrick's

Learn to Surf

Grab your board, let's go. There's no better place to catch your first wave.

Gentle beginner-friendly surf rolling toward the shore at General Luna, Siargao

Experience

Catch Your First Wave

Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines, and there's no better place to learn. We offer everything you need to safely catch your first wave and start your surfing journey.

Once you're standing, graduate to the full guide to 15+ Siargao breaks and pick your next challenge.

What's included

Everything you need to stand up

Lessons run from the sand in front of the resort, with gear, guidance and good humor included.

Patient Local Instructors

Our friendly experts will get you comfortable and standing on the board in no time.

Beginner-Friendly

Safe and welcoming lessons available right at the resort, perfect for all ages.

Safe Local Breaks

Learn safely right in front of the resort: the Cemetery gap, the Guyam area and Paradise break.

Equipment Included

High-quality board rentals are included in all of our lesson packages.

Safe local breaks

Where you'll learn

Three forgiving spots within minutes of the resort, matched to the day's wind and tide.

Walking distance from Patrick's

Cemetery gap

A left and right between a reef gap, directly in front of the General Luna cemetery. Your first waves, minutes from your room.

5-minute boat ride

Guyam area

Many breaks right behind the little palm island that sits in front of Patrick's.

Great for beginners

Paradise

A beautiful beach break right of Union, perfect during winter when Cloud 9 is blown out.

Book your lesson

Contact us for this experience

Ready to hit the waves? Reach out to schedule your surf lessons and reserve your board.

Phone line SMART 0920-431-7361, open Mon to Sun, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM PHT. Kayaks more your speed? See our kayaking rentals and routes.