Is October a good month to surf Siargao?

Yes — October falls in Siargao's main surf season (August–November).

How warm is the sea in Siargao in October?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Siargao in October?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 8.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.

Surf Siargao in October

Surfing Siargao in October: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 30°C, 8.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

8.6 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.5 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NE (45°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Siargao in October

Offshore of Siargao, waves in October average 1.0 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.1 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the NE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

October in the context of Siargao's surf season

Siargao's main surf season runs August–November. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Siargao?: Yes — October falls in Siargao's main surf season (August–November).
How warm is the sea in Siargao in October?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Siargao in October?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 8.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.