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A local surf spot, which today is one of the most popular places for surfing in the Philippines, started developing in the early 90's when a group of young surfers got together and started riding the waves in Urbiztondo, San Juan and La Union.
With over 7000 islands, the Philippines is home to hundreds of surf spots. Unlike your usual surfing destinations such as Hawaii and Australia, these spots take a little more work to get to and the surf is not as consistent and is largely seasonal. However, during surf seasons, the swell ranges to provide friendly waves for beginners, as well as, overhead waves for all you pros and kamikazes out there. It is definitely not uncommon to find yourself ripping it up with kilometres of break all to yourself. |
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Surf Camp Philippines is located in the province of La Union, on the main island (Luzon) of the Philippines, about 250 km north of Manila (the capital of the Philippines). With 7107 islands, and a coastline twice the length of the coast of USA, the Philippines can claim to be Asia's Beach Capital where you can enjoy the warm crystal blue waters of both the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Tourists come here to enjoy the long, sugary white sand beaches and pleasant waters, blessed with a variety of marine life. As an addition to this, the Philippines is also to be considered as a true surfing paradise.
La Union is the prime surfing area in the Philippines and offers great surfing both for beginners and experienced surfers. There are lots of beaches and points all waiting to be explored and surfed in uncrowded and much mellow conditions. Experienced surfers will get the chance to try out lots of different challenging waves, including several perfectly shaped right hand reef point breaks. Beginners will especially enjoy the consistent San Juan beach break, which offers good clean lefts and rights, a great fun wave!
The most amazing thing about the area is the constant supply of windless glassy mornings and spectacular evening sunsets, a real pleasure while you wait for the swell to arrive.
The most consistent time of the year starts around October and goes through to March. This is the coldest months (22° to 28°C ) and the time of the north swell that provides mainly right handers to the region. April and May are the summer months with temperatures getting warmer (25° to 32°C ) and the swell easing. The wet season starts to kick in about the end of May easing the high temperatures back down and producing swells from the south, a bonus for goofy footers with the left-handers coming into play!
The surf school usually holds classes at the San Juan Beach Break, but the surf school is also completely mobile, finding the right surf spot for the conditions that would suit the students.
Depending on your level of surfing, the instructors will identify your strengths and weaknesses and help to improve your own developing style of surfing. We guarantee that after one week of surf school the complete beginner will be able to surf and the experienced surfer will have improved greatly.
The following is included for students attending the surf school:
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Pick up/ drop off at Manila airport
• Accommodation
• Transport to the surf spot most suitable for lessons
• 4 hours of surf lessons, five days per week
• All surf equipment needed
Surfari is a great option for more experienced surfers. Everyday, there is a different swell, a different wind, a different surf condition. This doesn't matter if you are joining a surfari. Everyday, you will be accompanied by a local surf guide who will show you the best breaks of the region, places that just the locals know, taking you to discover and experience the best waves possible.
Your surf/tour guide will show you around, tell you about the spots and the best way to surf the break in safety. At this time, you will get tips on surfing, being in the lineup, and explore more options for the whole duration of the day and the whole trip. There is a variety of waves to be explored, including reef breaks, point breaks and beach breaks. Major surf spots include San Juan, Monaliza Point, Bacnotan and Carille.
Your guide will also you show you other cool spots like waterfalls and stone picking in Luna beach.
The following is included in the surfari:
• Pick up/ drop off at Manila airport
• Accommodation
• Transportation to the best waves of the day
• Surfaris with a local guide every day of your stay (material not included)
The Surf Spots
LUZON Region:
La Union
San Juan
- Type of break: beach break
- Bottom: sand
- Type of wave: short ride and a normal wave
- Size of wave: 10-15 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell but mostly north swell
- Average length of ride 10-20 meters length
- Suitable for: beginners (depending on the size), intermediate level & kamikazes
Monaliza
- Type of break: point break
- Bottom: dead reef right beside the beach break
- Type of wave: long ride and occasionally barrelling
- Size of wave: 10-15 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell but mostly north swell
- Average length of ride 20-50 meters length
- Suitable for: intermediate level & kamikazes
Sunset Beach
- Type of break: beach break
- Bottom: sand
- Type of wave: short ride
- Size of wave: 5-10 feet
- Direction: right
- Average length of ride 10-20 meters length
- Suitable for: beginners, intermediate level
Carille
- Type of break: reef break
- Bottom: reef
- Type of wave: longest ride and best wave EVER and at the end barrels pure
- Size of wave: 6-15 feet, but can only be surfed when the typhoons hit
- Direction: right
- Average length of ride: 50-100 meters
- Suitable for: beginners (depending on the size), intermediate level & kamikazes
Bacnotan Pier (UNION Cement Factory)
- Type of break: beach break & reef
- Bottom: sand & reef
- Type of wave: short ride and a normal wave
- Size of wave: 6-10 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell but mostly north swell
- Average length of ride 15-30 meters length
- Suitable for: beginners (depending on the size)& intermediate level
Zambales Region:
Crystal Beach
- Type of break: beach break
- Bottom: sand
- Type of wave: short ride and barrelling
- Size of wave: 6-10 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell
- Average length of ride 10-30 meters length
- Suitable for: beginners (depending on the size) & intermediate level
Point
- Type of break: point break
- Bottom: sand
- Type of wave: occasionally barrelling
- Size of wave: 6-10 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell
- Average length of ride 50-80 meters
- Suitable for: intermediate level & kamikazes
Lahar rivermouth
- Type of break: beach
- Bottom: sand
- Type of wave: occasionally barrelling
- Size of wave: 6-10 feet
- Direction: both depending on the swell
- Average length of ride 50-80 meters
- Suitable for: beginners (depending on the size), intermediate level & kamikazes
The accommodation we offer is a great deal. You will be accommodated in a surf hotel right in front of the San Juan Beach Break and the Monaliza Point, enabling you to enjoy tremendous sunsets and a never ending closeness to the waves.
Guests will be accommodated according to their needs, either traveling alone, as a couple, or as a larger group. The surf hotel offers single, double and twins rooms with private bathroom and air-con.
If you are traveling in a group of 3 people or more you will get your own bungalow with cable-TV and a small kitchen.
Arrival to the Philippines is usually done trough the international airport of Ninoy Aquino in Manila. Upon arrival at the airport you will be picked up by the surf camp van and taken directly to La Union, which is a 5 hour drive from Manila. Upon departure you will get a ride back to the airport.
Prices:
One Week Package (7 nights/7days) –
Surf School - AU $1300pp
Surfari - AU $1100pp
Two Week Package (14 nights/14days) –
Surf School - AU $2400pp
Surfari - AU $2000pp |
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