Surigao del Sur has Lanuza – a municipality with epic breaks home to the Lanuza Surfing Festival. We’ve written about one of its spots before, the dreamlike Punta and its natural mystic. But yet another paradise unearthed, the reef breaks of Hinatuan is again a natural wonder that could also be one of the province’s [...]

It has been over a year ago when I went to Liw-Liwa to surf as an eager beginner. Until now it still is what I consider to be one of the best days I ever had. I think it’s probably the session after which I decided that I’m going to surf for the rest of [...]

Known as an alternative surf spot in La Union ideal for longboarding, Carille works in specific conditions and generally gives fun, long ride waves.  But in the onset of Tyhoon Pedring and Quiel’s dual devastation just last week, the coming swell awakened the sleeping giant of Carille. In an epic surf session shared by a [...]

Samar is already known as a prime surf destination in the Philippines. It’s beauty has been featured a lot – from the videos of pristine Calicoan Island in Guiuan to the remote areas where John Callahan loves taking photos. From what our surf friends have been telling us, Samar is simply paradise and it is [...]

Mike Oida owns and operates the Kapuluan Vista Resort, Hotel and Restaurant up North in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Much has been said about their food and accommodation with visitors raving about having a wonderful time. Mike together with wife Alma is known to welcome travelers from all over and provide them a pleasant stay with [...]

Bayawan City has the largest land area in the province of Negros Oriental. It is known as the agricultural capital of Negros Oriental and the city boasts the distinction of being a “Character City,” a member of the International Association of Character Cities and a pioneer Department of Health-certified “Healthy City” in the Philippines. Recently, [...]

May 27. On PAGASA’s radar it was like this… In Baler, it was like this… Ladies and gentlemen, The Philippines. Typhoon… and Surf country. *surf photo by Wilson “Saddam” Faraon

MAY ALON SA GUBAT??? Known as “Breeding”, the surf spot among the white sand beaches of Brgy. Buenavista in Gubat,  Sorsogon has always been surfable and consistent from the months of September to May. Historically, the first surfer at Breeding was a certain Berenguer of Sorsogon City who used an old balsa-type longboard way back [...]

Marion Vertuel took these pictures probably decked on the Cloud 9 tower. Finger on the shutter, eyes on the viewfinder. A sunny day, gentle breeze in the air.. and a break full of heavenly barrels. The locals couldn’t be more stoked. It was high time on Cloud 9. above: Jeffrey caressing the wall stop. let [...]

There are some places that just strikes you as magical. You haven’t been there before, but it seems as though you really had. Maybe it was in a dream. That dream where it’s hazy and dark where the moon shines bright illuminating the tide. It’s some entrancing place you have never seen but being there [...]

Typhoon Juan was a bastard as he came and brought with him tons of destruction. But during his stay at the coasts of Zambales, a few brave souls defied the storm in its face. The tempest was ashore and Pundakit locals paddled straight right into it even though the current is fatal. And the aftermath? [...]

It was the week where Northern Luzon welcomed the hardest hitting typhoon in recent memory. On the charts, it was also the week where eyeballs popped outta heads looking at the insane Wetsand forecast. And on that fateful day of October the 18th, as the forecast was proven true, the guys behind Slicksurf Skimboards was [...]

Zambales or “Zamba” is one the best surfing areas that is nearest to Manila. It is a very popular destination not only because of the quality surfing it offers, but also of its close proximity and easy commute. In fact, it is a favorite among city-based surfers because getting there is fast and easy and [...]

Yes, we all know how the movie Apocalypse Now played a role in catapulting this serene Baler beach to fame. As a matter of fact, it’s been mentioned in every Charlie’s Point write-up imaginable, including here. From the scene where Robert Duvall utters the famous line “I love the smell of Napalm in the morning”, [...]

Since the days of the pioneering Japanese man, Urbiztondo has cemented its place as the surfing capital of the Philippines. Simply ask anyone in the city you know where he or she regularly surfs and I’m pretty sure you’ll be getting a consistent answer– San Juan, La Union. From a visitor’s point of view, I think the reason is quite simple.

A tricycle ride from the bus terminal at Baler, Sabang Beach stands out thanks to its distinct long stretch of sandy shoreline. But a stark difference from other beaches in the Philippines, is that Sabang offers the surfing community the glassy waves they yearn for. This normally occurs during the months of October to February, [...]