Stimpy's is Siargao's welcoming committee—a friendly, approachable right-hander that serves as the perfect introduction to the island's reef break lineup. Named with characteristic Filipino humor, this wave offers shorter, mellower rides than its famous neighbors, making it ideal for intermediate surfers looking to build confidence on reef. The inside section is shallow, requiring awareness, but the overall experience is more playful than punishing. When the crowds at Cloud 9 reach critical mass, Stimpy's often has empty peaks waiting.
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Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Short paddle from shore.
Stimpy's works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Stimpy's blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 230° to 310° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Stimpy's wants ENE swell (45° to 105°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Stimpy's is Aug-Nov. A secondary window runs Mar-May. August-November. Fun option when Cloud 9 is crowded.
Fly into IAO, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Short paddle from shore.
Stimpy's is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Mar-May
August-November. Fun option when Cloud 9 is crowded.
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