What is the Surfing Capital of the Philippines?

Situated in the south-eastern part of the Philippines and eastern waters of Mindanao, particularly in the province of Surigao del Norte, Siargao, shaped like a tear-drop on the map, measures 169 square miles, encompassing 48 islands and islets-politically divided into nine municipalities namely, Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, Gen. Luna, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Santa Monica, and Socorro. At Del Carmen lies the largest mangrove forest reserves in Mindanao. What has been making this slowly unveiled paradise a booming travel destination is it’s being bestowed of several beautiful islands, enthralling lagoons, enchanting cave pools, and friendly marine life.

Siargao is primarily known as the surfing capital of the Philippines due to its high variety of wave-inducing reefs, causing a strong charismatic surfing appeal. Because of Cloud 9, a worldwide known surfing wave of thick hollow tubes, it becomes the site of Siargao Cup, held annually and sponsored by the provincial government of Surigao del Norte. Siargao Cup is a domestic and international surfing competition, occasioned especially every peak surfing season of August to December. Siargao made it to the world record because of its right-breaking reef wave, paving the way to becoming one of the world’s top ten breaks.