Pacifico
By Koobo Surf Team ·
Surf guide
Written by the Koobo team from local sessions and boatman intel
Pacifico, or "Big Wish", is the north's heavy hitter, a long, perfect left that peels over a shallow rocky reef and handles serious size. On smaller off-season days it's the northern swell-magnet answer to Cloud 9 and can be surfed without too much drama. Crank it up to peak season and it's double-to-triple-overhead, mechanical barrels for experienced surfers only. When it lines up, the wave is about as good as a…
Ideal conditions
What to look for before you commit to the boat fare
Swell direction
2-10+ ft North or Northeast swells.
Wind direction
Southwest offshore or no wind.
Tide
Mid to high but can be surfed with less water when the waves pick up.
How to get there
Pacifico is about a one-hour drive north of General Luna. Entering Barangay Pacifico you'll spot the remnants of Big Wish Beach Resort and some local kubos beside the road. Park on either side of the road; from the beach it's roughly a 160 m paddle to the wave. Beware the strong cross-shore currents on the way out. Pacifico has a small cluster of local kubos and a growing surf-stay scene around the old Big Wish area: a mellow base for chasing north-coast swell, and an easy pairing with a northern road trip to Alegria and Tangbo. Bring supplies; amenities are limited compared with GL. (Image credit on the Koobo page: Tobias Hettiger, Siargao Surf & Travel Guide, Marajaw Siargao.)
Surf forecast & live wind
Where the wave breaks
Nearby spots
Other breaks within reach of the same trip
At a glance
Wave difficulty
Advanced
Powerful barrels and Uluwatu-like currents make paddling out dangerous for inexperienced surfers during peak season.
Wave quality
Perfect
Perfectly shaped lefts with long open faces and barreling sections.
Crowd factor
Empty
You’ll usually find only a handful of surfers out, and even fewer when the swell is on (unless there is an event in the North).
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