🏄 Top 4 Surfing in the Philippines (2026)

The best surfing in the Philippines in 2026, by our editorial score, are Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove), Cloud 9 Boardwalk and Sabang Beach, Baler. Last updated November 5, 2026 · Methodology

Cloud 9 in Siargao, La Union's San Juan, Baler and Zambales breaks for every level.

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   Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Cove)

   📍 Maira-ira (Balaoi), Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte · ₱

   A horseshoe cove of white sand and clear water at the northern tip of Luzon, described on its Google Maps listing as a waterfront beach offering swimming, surfing, sunbathing and picnic space, rated 4.3 from 645 reviews.

   Don't miss: Swim in the cove in the morning, then take a surf lesson or the zipline across the bay.

   ★ 4.3 (645 Google)ⓘ details pending verification
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   Cloud 9 Boardwalk

   📍 Catangnan, General Luna, Siargao · ₱

   The wooden boardwalk and three-storey viewing tower over the Cloud 9 reef break in General Luna, the venue of the annual Siargao International Surfing Cup; its Google Maps listing shows a 4.6 rating from 55 reviews.

   Don't miss: Walk to the end of the boardwalk at sunrise and watch the Cloud 9 line-up from the tower.

   ★ 4.6 (55 Google)ⓘ details pending verification
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   Sabang Beach, Baler

   📍 Sabang, Baler, Aurora · ₱

   Baler's main surf beach, a long grey-sand beach break with glassy left and right waves in the early morning; the Aurora provincial tourism page lists it as a beginner-friendly spot with surf schools on the sand and the Aurora Surfing Cup held annually since 1997.

   Don't miss: Take a dawn lesson on the beach break, then walk north to Charlie's Point.
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   Urbiztondo Beach

   📍 Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union · ₱

   The main surf beach of San Juan, La Union, lined with surf schools, hostels and cafés along the beachfront strip; the sandy-bottom beach break is where most first-timers take lessons.

   Don't miss: Book a one-hour lesson with a local instructor on the beach break and stay for sunset at the beachfront cafés.

   ⓘ details pending verification
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