If you’re looking for another Surfer’s Paradise then take on the waves in Surigao. Surigao del Norte is a mosaic island in the northeastern tip of Mindanao and a province that has managed to preserve its natural marvel through the years. On the eastern side of the province is Siargao Island, a tropical jewel that hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and home of wave surfing, the latest sport and tourist attraction to take the country by storm.
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila. It has a land mass of approximately 437 kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet-Port Pilar with a coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white sandy beaches. There are similar neighboring islands and islets with similar landforms. The reefs and points are excellent for picking up any swell that comes along turning into clean, fast waves.
Surigao City is blessed with abundant natural scenic spots consisting of various arrays of beaches and island hopping destinations that can cater to different types of adventures, from swimming to snorkeling and scuba diving. Other natural attractions in the locality consist of mangrove forests, caves for spelunking, lagoons, waterfalls, rock and coral formations and many more.
The best known surfing break now with a world reputation of being in the top Surfing Waves in the world, is nick-named “Cloud Nine”. But there are literally scores of breaks down this coast, and every time a surfing expedition is mounted in the area, more new breaks are being discovered.
Make sure you don’t miss the Siargao International Human Body Boarding Challenge held in October – a new water sports event in the country participated by top international body boarders. This is a world series event organized by the International Bodyboarders Association.
