Surf spot

G1

Forecast conditions and map view for G1 in Philippines, Siargao Islands. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Philippines, Siargao Islands
Coordinates: 9.7473, 126.0989

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SE	SE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.7	6.3	7.7	9.6	9.9	10.1	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.8	10.8	10	10	9.8	9.7	9.9	10	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.3	9.2	9.3	7.6	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.5	7.5	7.5	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.7	6.7	6.5	7.5	8.8	8.8	8.8	7.1	6.5	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	7.8	7.8	6
Wave energy (kJ)	7	8	11	19	20	21	25	27	27	28	30	31	26	29	27	30	35	35	35	34	37	37	39	39	29	25	29	28	32	31	29	35	35	35	28	30	30	30	30	31	34	34	29	37	49	49	45	27	23	24	22	21	19	28	28	15
Wind speed (km/h)	2.8	5.5	5.9	5.9	4.3	6	4.3	4.5	5.8	10.9	13.5	13.8	16.6	12.2	12	14.8	16.2	13.1	12.4	13.8	17.9	15.7	11.4	9.7	4.1	6.5	8.9	9.5	13.9	11.9	10.8	9.1	1.5	5.8	12.7	9.4	7.9	3.8	8.9	9.4	5.9	11.3	18.5	12.9	4.2	7.6	8.4	8.3	7.9	15.5	15.3	22.2	23.5	19.1	14.5	8.7
Wind direction	SEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SECross-on	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy	WNWCross-off	WCross	WCross	WCross	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WSWCross-on	WCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWGlassy	WCross	WSWCross-on	WCross	WNWCross-off	WCross	SOnshore	SOnshore	WSWGlassy	WCross	WCross	WCross	WSWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SECross-on	SOnshore	WSWCross	WCross	WCross	WSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	ECross	ESECross-on	SOnshore	WSWCross-on	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WSWCross-on

G1 in the Siargao Islands, Philippines is a well-known surf spot in the Cloud 9 area on the island’s eastern coast. It’s part of Siargao’s famous reef-break lineup and is generally considered one of the more powerful waves in the region.

Spot description

Type: Fast, hollow reef break
Wave quality: Powerful, clean, and often very punchy
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially those comfortable on reef
Wave character: Can offer quick, steep takeoffs followed by fast sections that sometimes barrel, depending on swell size and tide

Conditions

Swell direction: Works best with consistent east to northeast swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds from the west / northwest tend to improve conditions
Tide: Often more user-friendly at mid to higher tides, though this can vary with swell size
Bottom: Sharp reef, so good board control and awareness are important

Local notes

G1 is typically less forgiving than softer beach breaks, and the reef can be shallow.
Crowds can build during good conditions, especially in peak season.
The spot is best surfed with local knowledge, as reef exposure and currents can change with conditions.

Overall vibe

G1 is a classic Siargao reef wave: high-performance, fast, and rewarding, but not ideal for beginners. If you’re comfortable with hollow reef waves, it can be one of the more exciting spots in the area.