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Here is your ultimate regular footer’s surf guide with our countdown of the world’s 10 best right-hand waves. From Australia to Africa, the following waves have been on every surfer’s bucket list over the last decade and are always looked up to as some of the world’s best waves!

Make sure to also have a look at our countdown of The World’s 10 Best Left-Hand Waves.

10. Scorpion Bay, Baja California, Mexico

Baja California is a very generous territory for surfers and Scorpion Bay is probably the highlight of this region. This right wave has multiple peaks that sometimes link together to form one of the longest right-hand wave on Earth! 

When to go: The best time to surf Mexico is from April to October. However, waves are still great all year long.

Read our complete surfing guide to Baja California Sur, Mexico

9. Cloud Nine, Siargao Island, Philippines

This hollow right-hand wave could be considered as the Asian version of Pipeline. It is a short, intense wave that tubes every time it breaks. The reef is also just as shallow and sharp which makes you pay for every barrel you don’t make it out of. 

Read our a complete surfing guide to Siargao, Phillippines

When to go: The best time to surf Cloud Nine, on Siargao Island, is from October to April.

8. Lance’s Right, Mentawai Islands

Located in the Mentawai Islands, just off the coast of Sumatra, Lance’s Right is a truly epic Indonesian wave. An absolute tube machine breaking over a shallow and sharp reef that should only be attacked by the most experienced surfers looking to push their limits. 

Read our complete surfing guide to the Mentawai Islands

The Mentawai Islands represent a very remote area accessible by boat only which takes away most of the crowd factor. However, over the last decade, more and more surfers make the trip from May to October as this region is becoming the true surfing mecca.

When to go: The best time to surf the Mentawai Islands is from April to October.

7. P-Pass, Federated States of Micronesia

South Pacific perfection, that is what P-Pass is all about. A dreamy right-hand barreling wave that can be compared to some of the best waves from the Mentawais or Tahiti.

Located on Pohnpei, Micronesia’s main island, P-Pass is a short boat ride away from land and has been visited by many of the world’s best professional surfers looking for a stunning magazine cover shot. This wave is not so easily accessible but should be on every surfer’s dream list…

When to go: The best time to surf P-Pass, Pohnpei is from November to April.

Read our complete surfing guide to Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

6. Anchor Point, Morocco

Read our complete surfing guide to Taghazout.

This legendary surf break located in Taghazout represents, on a good day, one of the best waves in Africa. A long, peeling right that is not too critical and can even be surfed by inexperienced surfers if the swell is not too big. Anchor Point is a must on a surf trip to Morocco…

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5. Nias, Sumatra, Indonesia

Nias is just one of many epic waves to be found in the North Sumatra region, along with the Mentawai Islands. In season, conditions here are flawless and consistent. The Mentawais are becoming the number one playground for advanced surfers looking to get barreled day in, day out…Reaching Nias and its waves will require a boat just like if you were going to the Mentawai Islands

4. Winkipop, Torquay, Australia

Home of Ripcurl, the famous surfing brand, Torquay is a very popular little surfing village just about an hour from Melbourne. It is also home of Bells Beach, an Australian iconic surf spot.

Bells is a world-class “down the line” surf spot where surfers can really show their powerful carves and radical maneuvers.

When to go: Although surfing is great all year round, conditions in Bells Beach, Torquay peak from April to October, during the austral winter season.

Read our complete surfing guide to Torquay, Australia

3. Kirra, Queensland, Australia

Kirra, Snapper Rocks, Superbank and Rainbow Bay are all different names for different sections of the same incredible wave located in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.

The most famous surf spot on the east coast of Australia (for good reasons), Kirra is a very consistent point break that works nearly all the time and on a good swell, it can become truly epic. Instead of having several takeoff spots from Snapper to Kirra, the wave becomes one huge line that can go on for ages.

Read our complete surfing guide to Gold Coast, Australia

As long as the crowds don’t scare you (they tend to get pretty heavy), this spot offers the perfect set up to catch the wave of a lifetime and with a bit of luck you might share the lineup with local legends like Mick Fanning or Joel Parkinson.

When to go: The best time to surf on the on the Gold Coast of Australia is from March to September.

2. Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Jeffrey’s Bay and its surroundings are simply loaded with world-class right hand waves. From Cape St. Francis to Supertubes, this part of South Africa is a absolute surfing mecca and surfers didn’t take long to spread the word.

Read our surfing guide to Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Despite regular shark sightings, sometimes resulting in attacks, and some pretty chilly water, passionate surfers still rush to J-Bay every year to catch some insane rights.

The wave offers a bit of everything from fast down-the-line sections to challenging hollow ones to practice tube riding skills.

1. Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii

This long and consistent right wave truly embodies what Hawaiian surfing is like. Beautiful, consistent, powerful and raw. Honolua Bay lights up when the first north swells hit Hawaii early November and fires up until the end of winter somewhere around April.

Over this period of time, a highlight reel of tube riding action takes place is this peaceful bay located on the west side of Maui.

Honolua Bay has also been the venue for the last event of the women’s CT every year since 2014.

Read our complete surfing guide to Maui, Hawaii

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• Summary

• When to go

• Surf Camps

• Where to stay

• Getting there

• Safety/things to know

• Surf spots

Summary

The island of Siargao, in the Philippines, is quickly becoming one of the best places to go on a surf trip due to its amazing waves and some of the best surfing island vibes you will ever experience.

The Philippines may be composed of more than 7000 islands, if you are gonna pick one for a surf trip, Siargao has to be the choice. It is an absolute tropical gem and recently, the increase in tourism made Siargao much more accessible with frequent direct flights from Manila.

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Siargao is a surfing paradise for all types of surfers!

From beginners to experts, there are waves for everyone within paddling distance from the island of Siargao. Cloud 9 is the most popular and mediatized surf spot on Siargao. It is a heavy and hollow wave breaking over a shallow reef. Cloud 9 is home to some professionnal surfing competitions every year which helped put Siargao on the surfing map.

If Cloud 9 is mostly suitable for advanced surfers, Siargao also has some beginner-friendly waves and surf spots such as Jacking Horse and Rock Island. Many boats are available to access some more remote waves on Siargao and most of them will be very affordable.

All the surf spots on Siargao are on the east coast and most of them are around the General Luna and Cloud 9 area. This is also where you will find most accommodation options as well as many bars and restaurants.

When to surf Siargao

The best time to surf Siargao Island, Philippines is from October to April with consistent storms pushing swells towards the island. It also happens to be the wet season in the Philippines. July and August will be mostly flat and inconsistent while the shoulder seasons (May and September) can still offer some decent surfing days.

Where to stay in Siargao

On a surf trip to Siargao, the best place to stay is either General Luna or the Cloud 9 area. General Luna is a small town strategically located close to many surf spots and that is where you will find most accommodation and restaurants.

For high-end budgets, two good accommodations on Siargao are Kermit Siargao and Siargao Island Villas.

For budget travelers, there is a decent hostel near Cloud 9 called Hiraya Surf Hostel. Further along the road, you can also find the Fat Lips Surf Lodge.

Browse our interactive map to find the best places to stay in Siargao!

Surf Spots on Siargao

Cloud Nine

This is Siargao’s most popular and best surf spot. Cloud Nine is a hollow and powerful A-frame breaking over a shallow but forgiving reef. The right works way better than the left and leads right into the small channel that separates Cloud Nine and Quicksilver. This wave should be kept for experts looking for a short but thrilling ride.

• Wave direction : Right and left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Quicksilver

Direct neighbor to Cloud Nine, Quicksilver is a less radical version of Siargao’s most famous spot. It remains a very challenging barrel that breaks left and right and this wave definitely helps spread the crowd a little on good days.

• Wave direction : Right and left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Jacking Horse

Around the corner from Quicksilver and Cloud Nine is Jacking Horse, another nice wave that is not as hollow and radical as the other two. All three waves are located in the same area, around the Cloud Nine pier.

• Wave direction : Right and left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Little Pony

Closer to the beach, Jacking Horse reforms into a mellow and nicely peeling wave that is perfect to learn. Most surf schools will bring people here to push them on their first waves.

• Wave direction : Right and left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : SW

Rock Island

Just a 5-10 minutes boat ride away from the Cloud Nine pier is a perfect right-hand point break. Breaking for nearly 100m, it is a nice alternative to the short and intense rides from Cloud Nine and Quicksilver.

• Wave direction : Right
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid
• Skill level : Any
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : S

Stimpy’s

Located right next to Rock Island, with a similar set up but in a left-hander version. Stimpy’s and Rock Island break in different directions so when one is onshore, you might catch the other one offshore and clean.

• Wave direction : Left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid
• Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Cemetery

A long reef catches all the swell heading towards General Luna in front of the cemetery and results in several nice peaks along that reef. You can catch a boat or paddle for about 15 minutes and find the peak you prefer. This spot can handle a lot of people before it gets too crowded.

• Wave direction : Right and left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Pacifico

Located on the north side of Siargao, Pacifico is a dreamy left-hander, away from the crowds of Genera Luna. It breaks a bit less than 100 meters away from shore and produces one of the nicest waves in the Philippines.

• Wave direction : Mostly left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
• Optimal swell direction : NE
• Optimal wind direction : W

Getting there

The best way to get to Siargao, Philippines is to fly directly from Manila or Cebu. Ferry is a cheaper option but takes longer and can be hazardous depending on sea conditions.

Safety/things to know

• The typhoon season on Siargao runs from July to October. Throughout the years, a few disastrous typhoons have affected the area.
• Siargao only has reef breaks. There are no beach breaks on the island. That being said, beginners can still catch waves in a safe manner if accompanied by a surf coach.
• Many surf breaks on Siargao are only accessible by boat. They are fairly cheap and easy to find.

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