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Overview Often called the birthplace of Philippine surfing, Baler is famous for the story that U.S. film crew members introduced surfing here while shooting Apocalypse Now in the 1970s. A beach break forms along Sabang Beach alongside the reef break at Charlie's Point. It's about a 5-6 hour drive from Manila.
Highlights Charlie's Point, widely credited as the birthplace of Philippine surfing An accessible beach break at Sabang Beach popular for beginner and intermediate lessons Strong typhoon-season swells that also draw advanced surfers Aurora province's natural surroundings, offering waterfalls and mountain trekking alongside surfing Good to know Season September to February, during the northeast monsoon (Amihan), brings the biggest and most consistent waves. Safety The region sees frequent typhoons, so weather conditions must be checked carefully during the rainy season (July-October). · The round trip from Manila is long, so a stay of at least 2-3 nights is recommended. Rules Charlie's Point is a reef break, so surfing with a local instructor is advised. On-site reviews📍 Verified on-site Write a review No reviews yet. If you are here, be the first to leave one.
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