Siargao Island, Philippines
Having a bad day? Catch a wave. World-class breaks start right in front of the resort.
Why the waves are world class
Siargao is the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. The sea bed drops to 500 meters, then to 1,500 meters just a mile off Tuason Point, and 30 miles from General Luna it reaches 10,000 meters deep. Typhoons in season pass to the northeast, bringing big waves from deep water.
In front of Patrick's are many good surfing spots for beginners and advanced surfers alike. We run first-class surfing and transport with our own vans and pump-boats, and pair island breaks with island hopping boat tours whenever the swell allows.
Season
August through November, with good waves year round
High season
September & October, competition time at Cloud 9
Swell source
Typhoons passing northeast push big waves from deep water
Deep-water swell standing up over shallow reef, the Siargao signature.
Ultimate break guide
Start out front and work outward. Five spots are a walk or paddle away; the rest are a pump-boat ride.
New to all this? Our instructors will get you standing first on the beginner-friendly surf lessons page.
World famous
World-famous barreling right-hander, one of the most well-known breaks worldwide. A long jetty gives spectators a front-row seat during international competitions.
National, regional and international competitions land here every September and October, the heart of the season.
Hard breaking left that jumps up 200 yards offshore over shallow rocky reef. Very powerful, best at 4 foot and up.
Jacking peak on shallow reef, mainly right with a short left. Good at 2-7 foot on a medium to high tide.
Fast barreling left along a reef that turns right into deep water. Best with no wind or a light southwest breeze.
Left and right between a reef gap, directly in front of the General Luna cemetery. Walking distance from Patrick's.
Ten more breaks within reach of our boats, from a 5-minute hop to Guyam to overnight trips out to La-Janoza.
10 breaks within boat range
First-class left-hander wrapping around Rock Island into a cove. Great tube, handles large swells. Boat access only.
Excellent right-hander, 200 yards off Rock Island. Best with no wind on a low to medium tide. Boat access only.
Right-hand reef break near Pilar and Santa Fe. Fun at 2-4 foot, and it holds larger swells.
Many breaks right behind the island. Right in front of Patrick's, just a 5-minute boat ride.
Two right-hand breaks. Works on a north to northeast swell with south to southeast winds.
Upside-down teardrop barrel along a reef. Needs a medium to large east or southeast swell.
Beautiful beach break right of Union, perfect during winter when Cloud 9 is blown out. Great for beginners.
World-class left breaking down a reef and rocky ledge. Long barreling left with a hotdog section at the end.
4-5+ perfect breaks. Mamon has a beach break with 150m+ rides. Patrick's runs regular trips with overnight options.
Spectacular hidden break at the YoHoHo Islands.
Surf with Patrick's
Vans to the points, pump-boats to the islands, and a beachfront base 200 m from town.
“Early reservation is recommended during the International Surfing Competition. Patrick's offers tent accommodation during peak season.”
