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Stimpy's

Siargao, Philippines

Reef breakAdvanced

A powerful, hollow reef break further along Siargao's reef system, Stimpy's fires harder and meaner than Cloud 9 on bigger swells with one of the most intense surf experiences in the Philippines.

Typical Conditions

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Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

September–February

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Shallow coral reef

Shape

Very hollow, fast right, heavier and more demanding than Cloud 9, with a more intense barrel

Length

30–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Heavier than Cloud 9 with a shallower reef, only experienced surfers should attempt this wave.

Hazards

  • •Very shallow reef, serious injury risk on wipeouts
  • •Less crowded than Cloud 9 but less monitored
  • •Powerful hold-downs on bigger sets

Local Tips

  • •Stimpy's is best left alone until you've surfed Cloud 9 at overhead and felt comfortable, it's a significant step up.
  • •Boats and bangkas (outrigger boats) are the standard mode of transport between Siargao's reef breaks.

Location

Map showing the location of Stimpy's in Siargao, Philippines

9.8636, 126.0858