be nice to the locals.
It's approx 2 hour trip from the airport to Majestics. Be aware of rip offs and unfriendly locals. There is another epic spot before you get to Majestics worth checking out on the way called Moning, outer right hand reef break you have to hire bankai boat to get to.
Monalisa Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Monalisa Point stands as one of the Philippines' premier right-hand point breaks, offering long peeling walls that reward skilled surfers with rides stretching over 100 meters on smaller days. Located on the South China Sea in La Union province, this reef-based point break delivers the kind of consistent, quality waves […]
O.k so i surfed this spot last year in october and got shacks for two days straight by myself,im from nz but was visiting family and checked it out,the beach had a sick a frame and the rights of the north point where surreal,i cant beleive i've never seen it in a magazine before,but the thats the phillipines for you,it probably never breaks but if there's swell,check it out the place is beautifull anyway.
Leave nothing on the beach you want to be there when you get back(lots of curious kids). Better to stay at a local hotel. All surf in walking or boat distance. Probably some of the nicest local people in the country inhabit Pundakit. Many private beach access areas, don't go on private property. RESPECT everyone and don't ruin it. Keep your attitude where you came from, and spend your money in the local community. This is a peaceful place. Oh-ya watch out for the dynamite fisherman!!!! Only a couple local pinoys, and a couple local ex pat white boys surf this spot regular. Most of the surf traffick comes from the Manila surfers during a swell. Really nice group of people. Treat people how you want to be treated.
wavepool in the middle of manila. there is an entry fee and you have to use their boards. still a good worout and fun. you can get surf lessons there. the waves are non-stop (a wave every two seconds. the waves are shoulder hieght and have enough power to have fun.
Don't let the tricycle drivers rip you off. There are plenty of places to stay in Appari, but I would probably choose the Ryan Hotel because it's close to everything you need (Cindy's bakery has American products, several restaurants nearby, and a couple of internet cafes at the Ryan mall). Leng Leng's is a good, safe restaurant to eat at.Local surfers have taken up riding the waves at the pier. Waves are often breaking all along the northern coast of Luzon, but they don't get too big that often and they are definitely best around the pier. Try not to disturb the fishermen bringing in their nets in the morning because that's just rude (in the Philippines, respect is very important). The best months that I know of are April and May. If the west coast isn't breaking and you want a little adventure, cruise up through Vegan and check out the Northern coast. Aside from Appari you can visit nice beaches in Claveria, Gonzaga, as well as some beautiful islands around Sta. Ana. Check out Port Irene as well.
A more accessible place is Aparri, by the pier. There are a few locals who surf there, but absolutely nobody surfs Buguey and the waves are just the same. They aren't world class by any means- a typical day would be fun for a long board, but there are several days in April and May that I saw offshore winds on a head high day and wished for a board. The best spot is right behind El Presidente, and if you have a problem with swimmers then just head down the beach about 200 yards east. This is on the Northern coast of Luzon, so swell conditions will differ than those necessary for the West Coast of Luzon. Storms to the north make the surf rough and choppy, but on an offshore day it's classy.
Crystal Beach Break Surf Spot Guide, Philipines Crystal Beach Break delivers classic beach-break magic with rights and lefts peeling over a sandy bottom, offering hollow and fun waves that keep sessions lively. This Zambales gem on Luzon feels like a surfer's hidden escape, where tempered swells form miniature wedges perfect for progression without the chaos. […]
It's approx 2 hour trip from the airport to Majestics. Be aware of rip offs and unfriendly locals. There is another epic spot before you get to Majestics worth checking out on the way called Moning, outer right hand reef break you have to hire bankai boat to get to.
Monalisa Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Monalisa Point stands as one of the Philippines' premier right-hand point breaks, offering long peeling walls that reward skilled surfers with rides stretching over 100 meters on smaller days. Located on the South China Sea in La Union province, this reef-based point break delivers the kind of consistent, quality waves […]
O.k so i surfed this spot last year in october and got shacks for two days straight by myself,im from nz but was visiting family and checked it out,the beach had a sick a frame and the rights of the north point where surreal,i cant beleive i've never seen it in a magazine before,but the thats the phillipines for you,it probably never breaks but if there's swell,check it out the place is beautifull anyway.
Leave nothing on the beach you want to be there when you get back(lots of curious kids). Better to stay at a local hotel. All surf in walking or boat distance. Probably some of the nicest local people in the country inhabit Pundakit. Many private beach access areas, don't go on private property. RESPECT everyone and don't ruin it. Keep your attitude where you came from, and spend your money in the local community. This is a peaceful place. Oh-ya watch out for the dynamite fisherman!!!! Only a couple local pinoys, and a couple local ex pat white boys surf this spot regular. Most of the surf traffick comes from the Manila surfers during a swell. Really nice group of people. Treat people how you want to be treated.
wavepool in the middle of manila. there is an entry fee and you have to use their boards. still a good worout and fun. you can get surf lessons there. the waves are non-stop (a wave every two seconds. the waves are shoulder hieght and have enough power to have fun.
Don't let the tricycle drivers rip you off. There are plenty of places to stay in Appari, but I would probably choose the Ryan Hotel because it's close to everything you need (Cindy's bakery has American products, several restaurants nearby, and a couple of internet cafes at the Ryan mall). Leng Leng's is a good, safe restaurant to eat at.Local surfers have taken up riding the waves at the pier. Waves are often breaking all along the northern coast of Luzon, but they don't get too big that often and they are definitely best around the pier. Try not to disturb the fishermen bringing in their nets in the morning because that's just rude (in the Philippines, respect is very important). The best months that I know of are April and May. If the west coast isn't breaking and you want a little adventure, cruise up through Vegan and check out the Northern coast. Aside from Appari you can visit nice beaches in Claveria, Gonzaga, as well as some beautiful islands around Sta. Ana. Check out Port Irene as well.
A more accessible place is Aparri, by the pier. There are a few locals who surf there, but absolutely nobody surfs Buguey and the waves are just the same. They aren't world class by any means- a typical day would be fun for a long board, but there are several days in April and May that I saw offshore winds on a head high day and wished for a board. The best spot is right behind El Presidente, and if you have a problem with swimmers then just head down the beach about 200 yards east. This is on the Northern coast of Luzon, so swell conditions will differ than those necessary for the West Coast of Luzon. Storms to the north make the surf rough and choppy, but on an offshore day it's classy.
Crystal Beach Break Surf Spot Guide, Philipines Crystal Beach Break delivers classic beach-break magic with rights and lefts peeling over a sandy bottom, offering hollow and fun waves that keep sessions lively. This Zambales gem on Luzon feels like a surfer's hidden escape, where tempered swells form miniature wedges perfect for progression without the chaos. […]
