When is the best time to surf Siargao?

Surf in Siargao is most reliable from August–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Siargao?

Sea temperature in Siargao averages 28°C in February and 30°C in June. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Siargao good for beginners?

Siargao is better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers than beginners. New surfers usually do better starting somewhere gentler.

Can I work remotely from Siargao with a team in another time zone?

Siargao runs on Asia/Manila. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Siargao, Philippines

Surf Siargao, Philippines: reef breaks for intermediate and advanced surfers, best surf August–November, sea 28°C–30°C.

Waves

reef breaks

Suits

intermediate and advanced surfers

Best surf months

August–November

Sea temperature

28–30°C

Surf season in Siargao, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.7	10 s NE	27	28	19.6
February	–	1.6	9 s ENE	27	28	14.1
March	–	1.3	10 s ENE	27	28	9.1
April	–	1.1	10 s ENE	28	29	6.2
May	–	0.8	9 s ENE	28	30	5.6
June	–	0.6	9 s ENE	28	30	7.6
July	–	0.7	8 s ENE	28	30	7.3
August	In season	0.7	9 s ENE	28	30	6.0
September	In season	0.8	10 s NE	28	30	6.8
October	In season	1.0	10 s NE	28	30	8.6
November	In season	1.2	10 s NE	28	29	13.4
December	–	1.6	10 s NE	28	29	16.4

Surf spots near Siargao

Working remotely from Siargao

Siargao is on Asia/Manila (UTC+8 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New Yorknone
San Francisconone
Londonnone
Berlin1 h
Sydney5 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Siargao?: Surf in Siargao is most reliable from August–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Siargao?: Sea temperature in Siargao averages 28°C in February and 30°C in June. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Siargao good for beginners?: Siargao is better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers than beginners. New surfers usually do better starting somewhere gentler.
Can I work remotely from Siargao with a team in another time zone?: Siargao runs on Asia/Manila. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.