With over 7000 islands, the Philippines is home to hundreds (maybe thousands since most of the country remains more-or-less untouched) of surf spots. Unlike your usual surfing destinations such as Hawaii and Australia, these spots take a little more work to get to and the surf is not consistent and is largely seasonal. However, during surf seasons, the swell ranges to provide friendly waves for beginners, as well as, overhead waves for all you pros and kamikazes out there. So take your pick. It's also a matter of knowing where and when to go (this is where we come in). It is definitely not uncommon to find yourself ripping it up with kilometres of break all to yourself.



ZAMBALES

San Narciso

Crystal Beach Break: Accessible directly in front of Crystal Beach Resort. The sand bank provides fun waves that break both left and right.  During larger swell conditions, the waves can become quite large and heavy. Strong currents should be taken into consideration as well during larger swells.

Lahar: - or Lahar 5 - is located near the Macolcol River. This is the first recorded spot that breaks over lahar deposits instead of the usual sand bottom. During optimal conditions, it can even produce barrels.

San Antonio

Capones Island: From the town of Pundaquit, Capones Island is accessible by boat. There are many reef breaks along the edges of the island. Not suitable for beginner surfers.

Magic Left: Across the rivermouth in Pundaquit is this primarily left-handed reef break. Occassionally the inside section provides a short but fun right hander. Once a very hush-hush spot, it has in recent years, gained popularity especially among longboarders.


LA UNION
Beach Break : The beach right in front of San Juan, La Union is most popular with beginners from the nearby cities.

The Point:  Right in front of Mona Liza Resort, this right handed point break can handle swell up to 10 feet.  Care must be taken of the strong currents and holes along the reef bottom during big days.

Carille: A nearly 300 meter righthander offers a long ride. Ideal conditions can produce bombs with as large as 15 foot faces.

Bacnotan: The Holcim cement factory is your largest landmark. The beach break on the left of the pier is more popular than the reef break on the other side. Sunsets from the shore of Bacnotan are spectacular, an added bonus to a usually enjoyable surf session.


PAGUDPUD
The largely unexplored coastline of Pagudpud is littered with surf spots. Among the more popular ones are accessible from Kapuluan Resort. Both are reef breaks that deliver fun-sized beginner waves that can suddenly become high-performance monsters during the peak season.

BALER
Sabang Beach Break: The long stretch of shore along Sabang beach breaks in many spots, allowing for a less crowded line-up. But on-shore winds can often make for dumpy, closed-out conditions. Care must be taken as well of the rip currents in the area.

Cemento Reef: This right handed reef break has been called one of the friendliest barrels in Luzon. The best season is from October to February. But surfer beware, the reef bottom is sharp and has torn a few rashguards in its day.

Charlie's Point: Named during the filming of Francis Ford Copolla's Apocalypse Now, this rivermouth break is not for beginners.


CATANDUANES
Majestics: Puraran Bay is home to the might Majestics, a heavy right-hander that breaks over jagged reef and rock. A hollow and powerful barrel is up for grabs for the brave of heart.


SIARGAO
Cloud 9: This dominantly right-handed reef break is best known worldwide for its hollow barrels. During peak seasons, it is fondly called "Crowd Nine."

Quiksilver: Right beside Cloud 9, this wave is both fun and fast. 

Tuason Point: A hard breaking left that breaks over a shallow reef.

Rock Island: Accessible by boat, and once called Tuesday Rock, this right-hander peels off perpendicular to the same named Rock Island. Low tides can be shallow and the exposed reef dangerous to novice surfers.

Stimpy's:  Within spitting distance of Rock Island, this left wraps around a small island. Can be fun when small but difficult on the drop in larger conditions.

Daku: Best for beginners and those looking for a fun, stress-free session, the two right handers that break just off Daku Island are worth the boat trip. Viewable from the General Luna pier with binoculars.


EASTERN SAMAR
ABCD
The largely unsurfed stretch of Calicoan Island is home to a left and right reef break. The prime season begins in October and ends in March. Summer months are best for beginners while later in the year delivers some fun but challenging waves. Aside from the reef, be prepared for sea urchins, especially at low tide.


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