Jacking Horse
By Koobo Surf Team ·
Surf guide
Written by the Koobo team from local sessions and boatman intel
Jacking Horse is where Siargao catches its first green wave. A short stroll from the Cloud 9 pier, this right-hand reef serves up a gentle, waist-deep roller out front: instructors lined up ready to push you in, and a punchier reef section out the back for when the bug bites and you want more. The inside is about as forgiving as reef surfing gets: flat bottom, easy take-off, soft shoulder. Out back, almost in line…
Ideal conditions
What to look for before you commit to the boat fare
Swell direction
2-6 ft East or Northeast swells
Wind direction
Southwest offshore winds are best, but it won't matter too much for beginners.
Tide
Jacking horse can be surfed on any tide, but is best from mid-high. Be careful of exposed rocks and shallow areas on low tide.
How to get there
Jacking Horse is at the northern end of the Cloud 9 beach area. Enter through Cloud 9's main entrance, head to the beach, and take the footpath on the left: a short walk brings you to the break, just past Loka Siargao Bar & Restaurant and in front of MUJO Ice Bath. The Cloud 9 gate is 100 PHP, and it covers Cloud 9 and Quicksilver too, so you can surf all three on one fee. Local tip: you can also enter via the gate to Isla Corgis to skip the entrance fee, but consider supporting the local businesses that keep access open. You're in the heart of the Cloud 9 strip, so surf schools, rentals, cafés and bars are all right here, with Cloud 9 itself breaking next door.
Surf forecast & live wind
Where the wave breaks
Nearby spots
Other breaks within reach of the same trip
At a glance
Wave difficulty
Beginner
Beginner at the front, to intermediate and sometimes advanced at the back. Jacking Horse is the perfect place for beginners to learn and catch their first wave.
Wave quality
Poor
Mellow, forgiving, beach break feel. Suitable for beginners to catch their first wave.
Crowd factor
Crowded
The front section is generally crowded with instructors and beginners. The back section is usually much less crowded.
Verified local instructors
