Spot Check – Zambales
Fancy a reef break? Wanna bust an air on fast beach break? Zambales has a bit of everything. In particular Magic left offers a very rippable long left hand point that can get epic on a typhoon swell.
Its close proximity to Manila makes it a popular weekend get-away for city surfers, it’s usually not crowded during the week except for a few friendly locals.
Flat? Hiking, fishing, island hopping and nature tripping are good alternatives, boat trips to close by islands can also be arranged through local surf guides.
Zambales works on a South, North and Typhoon Swell, giving different setups for each swell type.
Breaks:
Magic Left (left point break) for beginner to intermediate surfers.
Mags (beach break) for intermediate to advance.
Liw liwa, San Narciso and River Mouth for beginner to advance.
How to get there:
Drive 3 hours Via SCTEX highway to Subic then to Zambales Province.
Bus 5-6 hours bus ride (Victory Liner)
There are quite a few places to stay in the area. Circle Hostel offers backpacker style accommodation. Punta De Uian near Mags is another option, decent place and good for families. Pit Bowl offers modest accommodation and they have a skate bowl for when the surf goes flat!
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