Surf Spots

Aparri

Luzon, Philippines

Auqui Left

Southern Philippines, Philippines

Bagasbas Beach

Luzon, Philippines

Bagasbas is a beach break with both left and right-hand peaks that work across the tidal range, offering waves generally in the waist-to-head-high range for much of the year but capable of reaching overhead when Southern Hemisphere swells are funneled northward during typhoon season. The underlying sand bottom and gentle face angles make it accessible to beginners, though the wave has enough shape and power to offer something to intermediate surfers. The primary swell window opens from the northeast during the tropical cyclone months of August through November, when offshore wind from the southwest lines up perfectly with incoming energy. Outside that window, smaller, more distant swells maintain consistent knee-to-waist-high shape. Hazards are modest but real: rip currents can develop in larger conditions, and the beach itself sees significant recreational activity with waders and swimmers occupying the near-shore zone during calm periods. Bagasbas has one of the longest continuous surfing histories in the Philippines, with records tracing back to 1970 when Regino Guinto Jr. shaped and rode his own boards there. The beach hosted the nation's first major surfing event in 1979 and has remained a fixture in Philippine competition circuits ever since, hosting sanctioned events like the Bagasbas Safe Surf tournament and annual regional championships that now attract participants across multiple divisions. The consistency and relative accessibility of the waves made it an obvious early anchor point for Philippines surfing culture. The town of Daet in Camarines Norte sits roughly six hours north of Manila by overland route, placing Bagasbas within reasonable reach for Manila-based surfers seeking a weekend destination. The beach draws light to moderate crowds even during peak seasons, maintaining a locally rooted character despite its reputation among the broader Philippine surfing community. Direct accommodation and food services exist in and immediately around Daet, though the infrastructure is modest compared to other Philippine beach towns.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Barrio

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Carille

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Cemento

Luzon, Philippines

Cemento presents a fast, hollow right-hand reef break with a distinctive fanned reef shape that inspired its alternate name, Cobra Reef. North and northeast swells power the break most consistently, especially when paired with south-southeast offshore winds. In larger swells, the break can produce powerful barrels reaching 4.5 meters. The jagged reef bottom demands skilled navigation and proper reef footwear; the wave's intensity and shallow water mean mistakes carry real consequences for both board and body. Surfing arrived in Baler in 1972 when a surfer stationed at a nearby naval base discovered the area's reef breaks. Cemento became the region's premier competition venue, hosting the annual Aurora Surfing Cup since at least the late 1990s with divisions for open, youth, grommet, and bodyboard competitors, drawing international surfers seeking to test themselves against the break's challenging setup. Access involves a tricycle from Baler town to the river outlet south of Sabang Beach, then either a 10-minute motorized boat ride or a 40-minute wade through shallow water. Reef shoes are essential. The remoteness compared to Sabang's main beach keeps crowds lighter. Hazards include sharp reef, rip currents intensifying on big swells, and storm debris during typhoon season.

Charlie's Point

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Crystal Beach

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Horseshoe

Northern Philippines, Philippines

KB Point

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Lanuza Rivermouth

Southern Philippines, Philippines

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Liwa

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Magic Left

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Marami

Southern Philippines, Philippines

Mocha’s Point

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Monaliza Point

Northern Luzon, Philippines

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Moshi Moshi

Southern Philippines, Philippines

Nirad

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Onyo’s Point

Northern Philippines, Philippines

P5

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Pansukian

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Punta Left

Southern Philippines, Philippines

Puraran Bay

Northern Philippines, Philippines

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Rock Island (Pencit Reef)

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Sabang Beach

Northern Philippines, Philippines

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

San Antonio

Northern Luzon, Philippines

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

San Jose Beach

Northern Philippines, Philippines

San Juan Beach Break

Northern Luzon, Philippines

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Stimpy's

Siargao Islands, Philippines

Stimpy's is a left-hand reef break in the Siargao Islands, Philippines, located near General Luna, best surfed on northeast swell and WSW winds during low to mid tide. Intermediate surfers will find a challenging reef-bottom break, though the shallow coral reef, sharp rocks, and occasional blue button jellyfish require caution, and there are no facilities on site.

Taboc Reef

Northern Luzon, Philippines

Tuason Point

Northern Philippines, Philippines

Tuesday Rock

Southern Philippines, Philippines

intermediate · advanced · shortboard