There is a small island that holds a good reputation located in the north of Mindanao. It is called the best surfing destination in Philippines. There are a lot of foreign nationals and tourists that have appreciated the beauty that lies in the waves of this surfing location and have shifted there on a permanent basis for good. For a lot of them, what started as a mere weekend surfing location has now become a life long abode and loads of American as well as Australian surfers now call this place to be their second home. Siargao is a place that is different than most of the other surfing destinations.



The land here is clean and not-populated by the commercial means. The pollution is less and offers a laid back lifestyle for all those who reside here. It becomes difficult for a majority of the visitors to leave the island without getting attached to it.

Surfing vacation in Siargao

During the late 1990s, most of the local as well as the foreign nationals that are interested in surfing have opted to visit this place. The Surf Break Cloud Nine has actually placed the destination on the map as one of the best surfing places in the world. The most awaited time of the year is when the Siargao surfing competition is held and usually it takes place from the end of September and stretches up to two months. At the same time, this place does not guarantee surfing waves all round the year and the best surfing could be done from April to October. The most spectacular waves appear at the time of the northeast monsoon.

For the Non-surfing Vacationers

This place can also be a great getaway for the non-surfers. You can merely enjoy watching the surfer on the waves and know how to surf. This can also be a great learning experience and you can choose from the variety of surfing camps. Most of these camps are being organized by the Australian surfers and they do not feel like leaving Siargao and they end up staying there for life. There are quite a few foreign nationals who provide the surfing lessons for quite some affordable rates. Apart from these, there are a lot of guided tours that can help you enjoy the natural beauty to its best and you can also relax against the beaches and the pools besides the waterfalls.


The tourists can also enjoy the series of wildlife sanctuaries across the region and such trips could be organized by the vacation resorts that you stay in. The place also has the best nightlife in Philippines and you can get a range of good Filipino restaurants to pick from and enjoy the delicious meals. There are enough reasons to visit the place regardless of you being a surfer or not.