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General Luna Lagoon
A reef-protected lagoon (roughly 800m by 1500m) in General Luna, Siargao, just minutes from the world-famous Cloud 9 surf break. The reef keeps the lagoon calm and flat, giving riders of all levels a sheltered playground alongside consistent trade winds during Siargao's Amihan season.
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | Amihan wind season runs roughly mid-November/December through March-April. |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
| wind name | Amihan (NE trade wind) |
| direction to shore | NNE/NE/ENE |
| quality | steady |
| typical kite sizes | 9-12m |
Water
| type | lagoon |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | Boardshorts, warm water |
| standing depth | Yes, shallow reef-protected lagoon |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Flat, calm lagoon ideal for learning and progression; outside the reef offers choppier open water |
Launch & crowd
| description | Beachfront lagoon launch, used by schools including Seabreeze Kiteclub and Siargao Watersports at Bravo Beach Resort |
|---|---|
| rescue | School-supported sessions available |
| busy months |
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| vibe | Popular surf-town base (General Luna/Cloud 9 area) with a growing kite school scene |
Monthly wind statistics
Station: WeatherSpark modeled climatology at General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island) (WeatherSpark (NASA MERRA-2 reanalysis, 30-yr modeled 'typical year'), ~0 km) — Windfinder's General Luna page (found via search) reportedly references real observations but was not reachable via WebFetch (persistent HTTP 429 rate-limiting on windfinder.com through most of this run). Used WeatherSpark's General Luna (Surigao del Norte) climatology instead, verified as the Siargao-island town (not the like-named General Luna in Quezon or Nueva Ecija provinces). NE Amihan trade wind Dec-Mar is clearly the strongest period, matching known_best_months. prob_ge_4bft_pct null.
| Month | Wind ≥4 Bft | Avg kn | Dir | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | —% | 11.3 | E | 27.2 | 27.8 |
| Feb | —% | 10.9 | E | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| Mar | —% | 9.9 | E | 27.8 | 27.8 |
| Apr | —% | 8.3 | E | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| May | —% | 6.9 | E | 28.9 | 29.4 |
| Jun | —% | 6.5 | W | 28.9 | 29.4 |
| Jul | —% | 6.4 | W | 28.3 | 29.4 |
| Aug | —% | 6.4 | W | 28.9 | 29.4 |
| Sep | —% | 6.3 | E | 28.9 | 29.4 |
| Oct | —% | 6.8 | E | 28.3 | 28.9 |
| Nov | —% | 8.3 | E | 28.3 | 28.9 |
| Dec | —% | 10.2 | E | 27.8 | 28.3 |
Hazards
- Reef at lagoon edges
- Boat/surf traffic nearby toward Cloud 9
Tips
- Cloud 9 surf break is a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride away for no-wind days
- Book with a local school (Seabreeze Kiteclub, Siargao Watersports) for lagoon access and safety
Travel basics
| airport | IAO - Sayak Airport, Siargao (direct flights from Manila/Cebu) |
|---|---|
| accommodation | Wide range of guesthouses/resorts in General Luna, from budget to boutique |
| cost level | mid |
| no wind | Surf Cloud 9, island-hop to Naked Island/Guyam, or explore Siargao's lagoons and waterfalls |
Sources: seabreezekiteclub.com · kitesurfculture.com · siargaowatersports.com