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Cloud 9
The wave that put the Philippines on the map. A thick, hollow right-hand reef break that throws a postcard barrel over sharp coral, with a shorter left peeling off the same peak. The wooden boardwalk and tower out to the lineup are a Siargao landmark. On a clean NE swell with offshore SW wind it's one of the best barrels in Southeast Asia.
Surf outlook
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Live conditions
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Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Cloud 9, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Sept, Oct, Nov (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency |
|---|---|
| Jan | Moderate |
| Feb | Moderate |
| Mar | Inconsistent |
| Apr | Rare |
| May | Rare |
| Jun | Inconsistent |
| July | Moderate |
| Aug | High |
| Septpeak | All-time |
| Octpeak | All-time |
| Novpeak | All-time |
| Dec | High |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 5-7 · Best at Level 6.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
Not a beginner wave. Below Level 5, watch from the boardwalk and surf Jacking Horse instead. The reef is shallow and unforgiving at low tide — booties on, and respect the pecking order in a busy lineup.
Hazards
- shallow reef
- sharp coral
- crowd
- strong currents on big days
Camps near Cloud 9
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Cloud 9, straight-line distance.
- Jacking Horseunder 1 km · Levels 2-5
- Tuason Pointunder 1 km · Levels 5-7
- Quicksilver / Cemetery~1 km · Levels 4-6
- Pacifico~16 km · Levels 3-6
- Stimpy's~20 km · Levels 5-7
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Philippines, from our editors’ season calendar.