Pansukyan
By Koobo Surf Team ·
Surf guide
Written by the Koobo team from local sessions and boatman intel
Pansukyan is the wave you chase, not the one you stumble onto. Tucked between Daku and Naked Island, this bowl-shaped right wraps off the reef and throws fast, hollow sections that only fire a handful of times a year, and when it does, you'll often be trading waves with no one but your boatman. It needs real swell to break, but catch it on the right east-to-southeast pulse with offshore wind and a high tide and it's…
Ideal conditions
What to look for before you commit to the boat fare
Swell direction
4-8 ft East or Southeast swells.
Wind direction
North or Northwest offshore winds.
Tide
High tide only. Pansukyan can be surfed an hour either side of high tide.
How to get there
Pansukyan Reef sits between Daku and Naked Island, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by boat from General Luna. If you're staying around Malinao your resort may sort a boat; otherwise head to the General Luna marketplace where the island-hopping boats leave: expect 350 to 400 PHP per person, plus the environmental fee before departure. The boat needs a minimum of four to six people, so Pansukyan only runs if you can fill it. Ask around at your hostel or pair up with another group. You're right in the island-hopping zone, so it's easy to tie a session in with a stop at Daku, Naked or Guyam. Pack a mask for the reef on the flat spells. General Luna, a short boat back, has the cafés, stays and rentals.
Surf forecast & live wind
Where the wave breaks
Nearby spots
Other breaks within reach of the same trip
At a glance
Wave difficulty
Intermediate
Upper intermediate to advanced when the swell is head high or above. Barrels and can be tricky due to the shape of the wave.
Wave quality
Good
Pansukyan only comes together a few times a year, but is a great wave with an empty lineup when conditions align.
Crowd factor
Empty
Pansukyan is generally empty, but if word gets out that conditions were good, then you can expect to see a boat or two there the next day.
Verified local instructors
