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What to pack for a month in Siargao.

Published and verified 8 July 2026 · written from General Luna · every figure is a 2026 range, nothing invented

A month on a tropical surf island with a laptop needs a specific kit, and it is not what a beach-holiday list tells you. Siargao has no dry season, so you pack for warm sun and short, hard rain in any month.

Clothes and sun

  • Light, quick-dry clothes for heat and humidity every month of the year
  • A proper rain layer: there is no dry season, and even drier months see rain in short, hard bursts
  • Reef-safe sunscreen: protect the coral you came to surf over (it is sold on Tourism Road, but bring your own to start)
  • Hat, sunglasses and a light warm layer for aircon and the ferry
  • Flip-flops plus one pair of proper shoes for a rough backroad or a hike

Surf and water

  • A rash guard for reef and sun
  • Reef booties: every break here is over coral, and they earn their place on the boat-spot entries
  • Your board only if it is a shortboard under 6 feet (the Cebgo ATR turboprop limit); longboards take the ferry via Surigao or rent on-island at ≈₱350–600 a day
  • A dry bag for rain, boat trips and brownouts

Remote-work kit

  • Laptop plus a power bank: brownouts happen, sometimes scheduled, sometimes not
  • A universal travel adapter: the Philippines runs 220V with Type A, B and C sockets
  • A spare charging cable and noise-cancelling headphones for calls
  • Plan to buy a local Globe or Smart SIM on arrival as a hotspot backup for the days the house line dips

Health and money

  • Travel insurance that covers medical evacuation: there is no hospital in General Luna, the island hospital is in Dapa, and serious cases fly to Cebu
  • A small first-aid kit and any personal medicine you rely on
  • Daytime mosquito repellent: they bite at sunrise and sunset; dengue is present, there is no malaria
  • Enough pesos to land with (it is a cash island), a passport valid 6 months beyond your stay, and a printed onward ticket for the airline check
Honest note: Siargao has no dry season, so pack for warm sun and short, hard rain in any month. The two things people most regret leaving behind are reef-safe sunscreen and a proper rain layer.

Get the printable PDF

Print it and tick it off before you fly. The one thing you cannot buy easily on the island is the item you left at home.

The full checklist is right here on the page too, free. The PDF is the tidy, offline copy.

Questions we get at the bar

Does it rain all year in Siargao?

Yes. Siargao has no dry season. December to February are the wettest months, June to September the driest, but even the driest months typically see rain on 12 to 15 days, usually in short bursts. Pack a rain layer and a dry bag whatever the month.

What kind of power sockets does Siargao use?

The Philippines runs on 220V, with Type A, B and C sockets, so bring a universal travel adapter. Because brownouts happen, a power bank for your phone and a charged laptop are worth having ready.

Do I need reef booties in Siargao?

They are worth having. Every surf break around General Luna is over coral reef, and booties earn their place especially on the boat-spot entries. Reef-safe sunscreen matters for the same reason: you are surfing over living reef.

Want the long version, with the context and the caveats? Read the best-time-to-visit guide.

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