Best beaches, what to do in General Luna, today's surf at Cloud 9, and the local partners we actually trust — kept by the people behind the espresso machine at Marajaw Cafe.
Tonight's sunset sessions, markets, surf comps and the good stuff happening around General Luna.
Live acoustic, natural wine & small plates as the light goes golden.
Local artisans & island producers — one slow Sunday a month.
Daily lessons with trusted local surf schools at Jacking Horse.
The spots we send our friends to. Times and access change with tides and season — ask us at the counter.
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The iconic surf break and boardwalk. Sunrise walks, surf watching and the best people-watching on the island.
Surf · SunriseNatural tidal pools that appear at low tide — crystal water and cliff jumps. Go at the right tide.
Low tide onlyQuieter sands and a mellow surf scene up north — worth the ride for the day.
Quiet · Day tripFrom dawn surf at Cloud 9 to island hopping and hidden lagoons — here's how to make the most of Siargao.
People we know and rely on — surf schools, stays, rentals and kitchens that look after travellers properly.
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PartnerFly to Sayak Airport (IAO) via Cebu or Manila, then ~45 min to General Luna. Ferry option: Surigao City → Dapa.
Rent a motorbike or hop a habal-habal / tricycle. Roads are scenic but watch for sand and rain.
Sunniest roughly March–October; biggest Cloud 9 swell August–November. Tropical rain possible any month.
Bring cash — ATMs are limited and sometimes empty. Many smaller places are cash-only.
Island connections can be patchy. Marajaw runs on Starlink — a reliable base between surfs.
Reef-safe sunscreen, take your rubbish, support local. Keep Siargao the way you found it.
Siargao is good year-round. The drier, sunnier window is roughly March to October; the biggest surf swells at Cloud 9 usually run August to November. Expect some rain any month — it's a tropical island.
Most travellers fly into Sayak Airport (IAO) in Del Carmen via Cebu or Manila, then take a van or motorbike to General Luna (about 45 minutes). You can also ferry from Surigao City to Dapa, then drive across.
Cloud 9 is the famous reef break for experienced surfers. Beginners usually learn at Jacking Horse and nearby beach breaks with a local surf school and a soft-top. Always go with a guide and check conditions first.
Island wifi can be patchy. Marajaw Cafe in General Luna runs on Starlink for fast, reliable internet — a good base for remote work between surfs.
Favourites include the Cloud 9 area in General Luna, Pacifico in the north, the island-hopping trio of Naked, Daku and Guyam, and the Magpupungko rock pools at low tide near Pilar.
Pop into Marajaw in General Luna — we'll point you to the right beach for today's tide, the best surf school, and a proper flat white before you go.
