Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Siargao
Surf island turned island-hopping base, still mostly coconut palms.
$–$$$$moderate accessmoderate adventureBest: Aug–Nov (surf) / Mar–Jun (calm)Shoestring → Luxury
Why go
Why this island
Cloud 9 made it famous. The lagoons, rock pools and empty east coast are why people stay for months.
- A world-class reef break plus beginner waves twenty minutes away.
- Mangroves, rock pools and three-island day trips.
- A strong long-stay community.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Surigao del Norte
- Best season
- Aug–Nov (surf) / Mar–Jun (calm)
- Access
- moderate
- Known for
- Surfing, Lagoons, Rock pools, Motorbike routes