Siargao island guide Practical answers, written from the island.
Everything here is written from General Luna by people who live with the answers: real prices, real offices, real distances, updated when things change. We would rather publish late than publish wrong.
- Surf Surfing Siargao: seasons, breaks and learning When the season runs, why Cloud 9 is not a learner wave, where beginners actually start, and what lessons, boards and boats really cost. Read the guide →
- Surf Siargao surf spots, graded by skill level Cloud 9, Jacking Horse, Quiksilver, Tuason, Stimpy’s, Rock Island, Cemetery, Pacifico and more, with tides, access and boat costs. Read the guide →
- Where to stay Where to stay in Siargao, area by area Why almost everyone bases in General Luna, how the areas differ, the real accommodation types, and why a monthly stay changes the maths. Read the guide →
- Cost of living The real cost of living in Siargao Monthly rent by room type, food, a scooter, coworking, utilities and activities, plus three realistic monthly-budget tiers for 2026. Read the guide →
- Remote work Wifi and remote work in Siargao How Starlink changed the island, what "fast enough" really means, coworking prices, power cuts, and how to check a place before you book. Read the guide →
- Getting here How to get to Siargao: flights, ferries and transfers The reliable route via Cebu, what changed in 2026, Sayak Airport to General Luna costs, and the surfboard-on-a-turboprop truth. Read the guide →
- Our picks Things to do in General Luna: the places we recommend Our pick for each thing you might want: a surf school, a scooter, coworking next door, yoga, a gym, padel, dance, bouldering, food and a boat for the day. Read the guide →
- Getting around Getting around Siargao, and the island essentials Scooters, the airport transfer, the cash-and-ATM reality, buying a SIM, laundry and water, and where the hospital actually is. Read the guide →
- Seasons The best time to visit Siargao, month by month Surf season vs flat season, the no-dry-season truth, amihan and habagat, crowds and prices, typhoon risk, month by month. Read the guide →
- Visas Digital Nomad Visa Philippines: the up-to-date 2026 guide EO 86 explained, the tourist-extension route most nomads actually use, and the immigration office right here in General Luna. Read the guide →
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