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Sentinela Beach

Sentinela Beach offers consistent waves year-round in the Philippines, with a growing video community documenting conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.6 kn
Olas
0.66 m
Agua
29.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (21%)
Now: ESE (112°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.68m

Próxima: Baja a las 13:00 (+0.46m)

+1.1 m+0.4 m
▼ 13:00 · +0.46m ▲ 01:00 · +0.87m ▼ 11:00 · +0.49m ▲ 15:00 · +0.52m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.6 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 05:43 17:54
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.8 0.78 9 1mm
09-20 8.8 0.78 6 2mm
09-21 4.8 0.92 9 1mm
09-22 5.4 0.94 8 6mm
09-23 5.2 0.82 8 0mm
09-24 8.2 0.62 7 1mm
09-25 5.8 0.48 8 1mm

About this spot

Sentinela Beach in the Philippines is a year-round surf destination that delivers consistent wave action for riders of various skill levels. The break attracts local and visiting surfers who appreciate its accessibility and reliable swell patterns. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, making it a straightforward option for surfers planning a session. The beach has developed a small but active community of surfers documenting sessions through video. This growing video archive helps new visitors understand current conditions and what to expect when they arrive. Word-of-mouth reports and local knowledge remain the best sources for real-time forecasting and tide information. Access is straightforward for most surfers, and the spot handles crowds reasonably well during shoulder seasons. The break works across a range of tidal states, making it flexible for travelers with variable schedules. Wave quality and intensity vary with seasonal swell patterns, so checking recent video uploads before booking a trip pays off.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Filipinas: 119 sitios, naufragios y paredes que justifican el vuelo

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/C · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 11308km · ~2601kg · €47

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 11h este · 8 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to visit Sentinela Beach for waves?

Sentinela Beach works year-round, so you can time a trip around your own schedule. Swell patterns shift seasonally in the Philippines, so checking recent video uploads from the community will give you the most accurate read on current conditions.

Who should surf Sentinela Beach?

Without detailed difficulty data available, your best move is watching the three community videos on file to assess wave size and intensity. This will help you decide if the break matches your skill level and experience.

What marine life might I see?

Specific species data isn't currently available for Sentinela Beach. Check with local surfers or operators in the area for insight into what sea life frequents the break and any safety considerations.

Do I need permits to surf here?

Sentinela Beach sits outside a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Confirm current local regulations with accommodation providers or beach authorities before your visit.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

134 registros · 37 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Synapta maculata

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×2registros

Oxymeris crenulata

Gastropoda · Terebridae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 abr 2026
×1registros

Holothuria leucospilota

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 jun 2022
×1registros

Asaphis violascens

Bivalvia · Psammobiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 jun 2022
×1registros

Linckia laevigata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 jun 2022
×2registros

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 jun 2022
×1registros

Conus ebraeus

Gastropoda · Conidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 jun 2022
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 mar 2019
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 mar 2005
×1registros

Cyclaspis

Malacostraca · Bodotriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 mar 1990
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

DECENT SURFABLE WAVES - CLAVERIA CAGAYAN, PHILIPPINES

Pinoy Ito

Waren Still got it at 64 | Tagbirayan Surfing Spot | Dinagat Islands

Ocean Forest Surfing Industry
💬 1 top comments
  • Wow 👌 do u still live in Dinagat ?

    @ferdilucino212 · 👍 0

The Perfect Waves You’ll NEVER Surf…

Dan Harmon
💬 3 top comments
  • Hey guys!! Thanks for all your comments on this video! Really appreciate the support and I read all your comments, but please note, that I can't get back to everyone, otherwise, I'd get no editing done haha!!

    @danharmon123 · 👍 4
  • Wow... And I thought the localism was bad at my homebreak .....!!!!!

    @wisdomoverfear2685 · 👍 146
  • People should donate a bunch of boards and old copies of Surfer so the locals can rip.

    @richardjones2006 · 👍 5

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