Siargao surf - Surfing Cloud 9

Crystal Cylinder Sesh of Siargao surf

Here we have a series of shots taken during a small, fun sesh taking in the Siargao surf. At that particular time of the year it was low-season for swell. During the peak of the swell window, around typhoon season, this place has 30ft sets unloading and smashing over the top of the island that you can see in the background. It's an amazing spot, miles out on the outer reef of the island. The water is crystal clear and the reef below is inviting. There are gaps in the reef, where cool currents push out and along, and you can swim into them for moments at a time. It offered some relief from the sun and heat, as I'd choose not to go back to shade for the hottest section of the day, and come back later like in the arvo when it's cooler..... No, No, No. Have swell, will stay, all day.

The wave wraps around the island and reef to form a right-hander. There is a left, well I call it a left, but no-one else deems it ridable. It's a bitch getting caught inside and that's exactly what happens when you go left and shoot the section...plus it sucks dry at the end with minimal margin for escape. Decent paddle effort required when over 3-4ft, when caught inside. First impressions can be very deceiving.