Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Stakes
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Rooms, Rental, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Medium wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: During low tide you must walk out about 100m to get to deep enough waters.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Only guests of the hotel use the beach. Sometimes locals walk by. The place is very rural with not so many people living on the island.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Look up for weather patterns for Coron, not far away. Same temperature year round, with a bit of rain between July and October.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: From July to October the winds are offshore, but a simple boat ride to the other side of this small island (endless, unused beach) resolves that.
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Access description: by Boat - Take the public ferry either from Coron or San Fernando (or El Nido) to San Miguel, Linapacan. Then go to BRC hotel, as he owns the resort property. He can take you there by boat, about 15 minutes.
Specific rules: None
Extra: All natural, grow their own veggies, solar and wind power, great people great energy.
Nightlife: Live music around the campfire. Owner plays viola and there are a few acoustic guitars and jambes kicking around for talented guests.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: At a very low tide there are a few small areas with very shallow and or exposed rocks but most of the bay is sand and sea grass where shallow. And in the deeper water, no hazards. No crowds, big shallow bay with flat water on the inside with waves on the outside on one half and flat water with small inside waves inside and out on the other half.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: This is a pretty remote spot but with all the amenities.
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Warm weather year round.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: Predominant direction is SE which is cross onshore from the right. Good wind November to March.
Best months: January, February, March, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus, Boat - Take a van or rent a motor bike and drive NE from El Nido past the turn for Bucana then continue around to the SE past the turn for San Fernando toward Sibaltan to Qi Palawan Kite and Yoga Resort located directly on the beach just between San Fernando and Sibaltan. Approximate travel time from El Nido = 50 min. Road condition as of 1/1/13 = paved from El Nido approximately 1/3 of the way to Qi Palawan Resort, then smooth gravel with a few short rougher sections. Free transport for hotel guests.
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: Kitespot is located within a private resort. Private road and beach access. Non-hotel guests are accepted by reservation and with additional fees. Outside food and beverage is not allowed.
Nightlife: Restaurant/bar on site with pool table...or just chill out. El Nido has some fun night life about 45min - 1hour away.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, July, August, September, November, December
Access description: by Boat - An island quiet away from bigger islands.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: NE wind is gustier since it comes over land.
Best months: January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Ships
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Wind type: Trade
Best months: June, July, August
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, River Mouth
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Water is very choppy, great for boosting off kickers. But if you like flat water, there is a river mouth too. Perfect for learning since it?s shallow.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Several beaches to access the water. Long beach south of the river mouth.
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, June, July, August, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms
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Level: No information
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rental
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Ships, Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Concrete
Beachgoer: None
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Boat - You need to take a boat to reach this island. Small runway on the neighboring resort Amanpulo Island.
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat water in all tides behind the sandbar with northerly wind. Just north of the sandbar is a big bay with shallow water and sand. Perfect for learning. Best tide there is middle to low tide, with high tide it gets quiet choppy.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The weather in the Philippines has two principal seasons named after the particular winds known as Amihan and Habagat. For the windsurfers and kite surfers it is the Amihan season which brings them year after year back to Cuyo Island. The Amihan season lasts from late October to March and is characterized by moderate temperature, rarely any rainfall, and almost daily wind from the Northeast. This is in contrast to the hot Habagat season with frequent rainfall that lasts about from April to September. During this time the wind blows very moderate from the west with less chances to go surfing. Winds in Cuyo are stronger than on Boracay and Palawan.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Boat - Get here by boat from Boracay, or with a small plane.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Not ATM, only local restaurants.
Nightlife: No nightlife. Only one karaoke bar.
Accommodations: School
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Onshore winds.
Best months: January, February, March, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The weather in the Philippines has two principal seasons named after the particular winds known as Amihan and Habagat. For the windsurfers and kite surfers it is the Amihan season which brings them year after year back to Cuyo Island. The Amihan season lasts from late October to March and is characterized by moderate temperature, rarely any rainfall, and almost daily wind from the Northeast. This is in contrast to the hot Habagat season with frequent rainfall that lasts about from April to September. During this time the wind blows very moderate from the west with less chances to go surfing. Winds in Cuyo are stronger than on Boracay and Palawan.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Quiet a long way to walk.
Extra: This beach gets used to start a downwinder to Capusan Beach.
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Accessible with a normal car, but don't get too close to the beach, here sand will get soft.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: Ships, Shells
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Sandbar that gets covered by the water at high tide. Better arrive there at low tide to be able to rig up the equipment, the ride the iner part of the sandbar, while waiting for the water to cover the sand.
Beach type & size: Sand - Depending on Tide
Infos: All year round tourist spot, people are not staying in the sandbar, when the water rise.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: 28C water all year round.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: Only during Amihan, when the wind really comes from the North.
Best months: January, February, November, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - You need to reach the pier in Bais, by car, then have a small boat ride to get to the sandbar
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: You have a small fee to pay for the boat.
Nightlife: None...Dumaguete is the place to go.
Accommodations: Rescue
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Many surfers in the water.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Bystanders
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: N to NW from November to April, SW from July to September.
Best months: January, February, March, July, August, September, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Extra: Kitesurfers and windsurfers should stay out of the crowded wave breaks.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Trees
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The weather in the Philippines has two principal seasons named after the particular winds known as Amihan and Habagat. For the windsurfers and kite surfers it is the Amihan season which brings them year after year back to Cuyo Island. The Amihan season lasts from late October to March and is characterized by moderate temperature, rarely any rainfall, and almost daily wind from the Northeast. This is in contrast to the hot Habagat season with frequent rainfall that lasts about from April to September. During this time the wind blows very moderate from the west with less chances to go surfing. In Cuyo town the wind blows during the winter season offshore and but still provides at the Capusan Beach good spots for beginners and professionals. Winds in Cuyo are stronger than on Boracay and Palawan.
Best months: January, February, March, April, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Rooms, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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