Cloud 9
Siargao's most famous right-hand barrel break, with a wooden boardwalk stretching out over the reef where you can watch surfers ride the tubes up close.
Cloud 9 is a reef-bottom right-hand wave about 2 km north of General Luna town. It is world-famous for its thick, barreling waves and is the birthplace of Philippine surf culture. The wooden boardwalk on the shore reaches out over the water and ends in two-tiered viewing pavilions, the best spots to watch surfers and the sunset. The boardwalk usually charges a small entry or environmental fee. These waves are for advanced surfers: the reef is shallow and the waves are powerful, so beginners should not paddle out directly. Newcomers can try the gentler nearby breaks Jacking Horse and Cemetery, or book a lesson at a surf school in General Luna, which includes a board and instructor for about 1–2 hours. The swells are most consistent from September to November, and international surf competitions are usually held in this period. The area is packed with cafés, surf shops and guesthouses. You can watch the sunset from the boardwalk and then have dinner in General Luna.
Opening hours
Open all day (pier open during daytime)
Nearby sights
- General Luna & Tourism Road
- Guyam Island
- Daku Island
- Magpupungko Rock Pools
- Naked Island (Three-Island Hopping)
- Maasin River (Coconut Tree Swing)
- Coconut Road Viewpoint
- Tayangban Cave Pool