Cloud 9
Cloud 9 is the Philippines' most famous wave—a hollow, dredging right-hand barrel on Siargao Island that has put Southeast Asian surfing on the world map. The wave breaks over a very shallow reef shelf, producing thick, spitting tubes that have hosted WSL Championship Tour events. When typhoon swells hit from the NE, Cloud 9 turns into a legitimate world-class barrel. The island vibe is tropical backpacker paradise, and the wave has transformed Siargao into Asia's surf destination.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 90°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 180° - 270°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
7/10
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Mar-May
NE monsoon best (Aug-Nov). Typhoon swells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Tuason Point
↙️ Siargao's premier left • Goofy-footer's paradise • Big swell treasure
Jacking Horse
🐴 Cloud 9's playful neighbor • Punchy reef right • Crowd escape valve
Stimpy's
😊 Beginner-friendly reef • Siargao intro wave • Low-key sessions