Top 10 Best Surfing Spots in the Philippines + Travel Tips

Looking for best surfing spots in the Philippines? Plan your trip to these awesome surfing destinations!

The best surfing spots in the Philippines attract wave riders from around the world with their powerful swells, tropical beaches, and vibrant surf culture. With over 7,000 islands facing the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines offers year-round waves suitable for beginners and professional surfers alike. Top destinations for Philippines surfing include the world-famous breaks of Siargao, home to the legendary Cloud 9, as well as the laid-back surf town of San Juan, La Union and the scenic coastlines of Baler. Whether you are searching for the best surf spots in the Philippines, planning a Philippines surfing trip, or looking for beginner-friendly surfing beaches in the Philippines, the country offers world-class waves, stunning island scenery, and an unforgettable tropical surfing adventure.

Surfing is a sport that I always try whenever possible. Though I'm not that good at it, I try to learn the sport the best I can. The Philippines as sandwiched between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it has plenty of shorelines and a number of excellent surf spots where you could try your skills in balancing over a fast-moving board. So, if you want to learn how to surf (just like me!), here's a list of awesome surfing spots around the Philippines that I've been to.

5 Islands in the Philippines for Weekend Getaways

Travel and Tourism have played an important role in the rising economy of every country. Of all the favorite destinations for the people in the past decade, the hype of Philippines being an amazing tourist destination has rapidly grown. Whether you are from any other continent or Asia, chances are you are exposed to the Philippines’ white sand beaches and aqua crystal clear waters on the internet or a magazine.

TRAVEL GUIDE: Mati City, Davao Oriental - Tourist Spots and Attractions, How To Get There, Things To Do, Where To Stay, Itinerary and Expenses

Three to four hours away from Davao City is an undiscovered paradise of Mati City, Davao Oriental. It offers great sights, beautiful bays and beaches, awesome islands, diverse marine life and other man-made and natural wonders. There are a lot of tourist spots and attractions, sights to behold, things to do and activities to enjoy in Mati City. One could enjoy island hopping to the beaches, beach bumming, surfing and skim boarding, among many others.

Davao Oriental - Surfing and Skimboarding in Dahican Beach, Mati City

After our morning walk along the long white sand beach of Dahican, we went back to our resort for our scheduled surfing lesson. We have arranged the surfing lessons with the resort's staff the night before and it was schedule at 9:00 AM. Our instructor is already waiting for us when we arrived. After a quick instructions on how to navigate and stand on the board, we went on the water.

Davao Oriental - Mati's Dahican Beach is one of my Favorite Beaches in Mindanao

It didn't take a minute for me to fall in love with Dahican Beach. It was "love at first sight". Its long white sandy beach is certainly "to die for". As we walk barefooted along its shoreline dotted with tall coconut trees, I felt the fine sand on my feet. It's so soft that my feet leaves a mark with every step I make. The "raw-ness" of its seven-kilometer stretch of pure white sand beach facing the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean is simply amazing!

Davao Oriental - A Quick Stop at the Sleeping Dinosaur of Mati City

"That's the dinosaur! That's the dinosaur!", I screamed to my friend. Hahaha! He quickly told the bus attendant to stop the bus so we could get off. We hurriedly get off the bus and I was like a little kid as we run towards the viewing deck at the side the highway to the so-called "sleeping dinosaur" of Mati City. Located at Badas Point in Barangay Dawan, you could see this stunning overlooking view of a land formation along Pujada bay that resembles a submerged dinosaur sleeping on its belly.

Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, North Cotabato and Davao del Sur, my 64th, 65th, 66th and 67th Provinces

I had an awesome 6-day trip in Davao Region and North Cotabato last June 7-12, 2012. Together with a friend from Davao City, we visited the provinces of Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, North Cotabato and Davao del Sur - my 64th, 65th, 66th and 67th Provinces. We had fun exploring breath-taking sights, land formations, the beach, the mountain and an islet. We also got to try surfing and skimboarding! Woohoo! We really had a great time! Indeed, these provinces has a lot to offer! I can't wait to be back to explore more!