Siargao · Month comparison
February vs April
April ranks #1 overall vs February at #7. Driest, sunniest stretch begins — beach island vibe, surf flattens but still rideable.
February
#7 of 12 months
Strong option
Drier than Jan, swell still pumping — best balance of surf and sun.
- ↑Trade winds drop briefly between systems — glassy dawn sessions
- ↑Sugba Lagoon and Naked Island day-trips with bluer skies than Jan
April
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Driest, sunniest stretch begins — beach island vibe, surf flattens but still rideable.
- ↑Lowest rainfall risk of the year on east-coast beach days
- ↑Island hopping to Naked, Daku, Guyam under blue skies
| Factor | February | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 3 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 7 |
| Events score | 7 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 29°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 200mm | 130mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 8hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Still 200mm rain — squalls common, especially on east coast
- ↓High-season pricing continues; rental scooters at peak
April trade-offs
- ↓Holy Week (variable, late Mar/early Apr) brings Filipino domestic peak — prices spike
- ↓Advanced surfers chase swells elsewhere
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