Beaches, things to do in General Luna, Cloud 9 surf forecasts and practical travel notes — a Siargao guide from the team preparing Marajaw Cafe.
Choose a guide for your trip. Marajaw community event dates will be published once confirmed.
The spots we send our friends to. Times and access change with tides and season — ask us at the counter.
The iconic surf break and boardwalk. Sunrise walks, surf watching and the best people-watching on the island.
Surf · SunriseNatural tidal pools that appear at low tide — crystal water and cliff jumps. Go at the right tide.
Low tide onlyQuieter sands and a mellow surf scene up north — worth the ride for the day.
Quiet · Day tripFrom dawn surf at Cloud 9 to island hopping and hidden lagoons — here's how to make the most of Siargao.
Plan your route through town and the Cloud 9 area, or read about working remotely on the island.
Fly to Sayak Airport (IAO) via Cebu or Manila, then ~45 min to General Luna. Ferry option: Surigao City → Dapa.
Rent a motorbike or hop a habal-habal / tricycle. Roads are scenic but watch for sand and rain.
Sunniest roughly March–October; biggest Cloud 9 swell August–November. Tropical rain possible any month.
Bring cash — ATMs are limited and sometimes empty. Many smaller places are cash-only.
Island connections can be patchy. Starlink wifi is planned for Marajaw; performance will be confirmed at opening.
Reef-safe sunscreen, take your rubbish, support local. Keep Siargao the way you found it.
Siargao is good year-round. The drier, sunnier window is roughly March to October; the biggest surf swells at Cloud 9 usually run August to November. Expect some rain any month — it's a tropical island.
Most travellers fly into Sayak Airport (IAO) in Del Carmen via Cebu or Manila, then take a van or motorbike to General Luna (about 45 minutes). You can also ferry from Surigao City to Dapa, then drive across.
Cloud 9 is the famous reef break for experienced surfers. Beginners usually learn at Jacking Horse and nearby beach breaks with a local surf school and a soft-top. Always go with a guide and check conditions first.
Island wifi can be patchy. Marajaw Cafe plans to offer Starlink wifi when it opens; performance and workspace arrangements are not yet confirmed.
Favourites include the Cloud 9 area in General Luna, Pacifico in the north, the island-hopping trio of Naked, Daku and Guyam, and the Magpupungko rock pools at low tide near Pilar.
Marajaw Cafe is preparing to open in General Luna in October 2026. Explore the island guide now and check our Visit page for opening updates.
