Pilar Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Philippines – Siargao Islands)
| Name: | Pilar |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Pilar in Siargao Islands is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the favoured times of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the west southwest. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the ideal wave angle is from the northeast. There is a left hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for locals and rocks.
Overall Pilar Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Visitor Reviews of Pilar |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pilar:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Stimpy's | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Pancit Reef | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Caridad | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cloud 9 | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Horseshoe | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pilar: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 4141 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 4444 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 4610 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4804 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4817 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pilar: |
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| Closest tide station | Shonian Harbor, Palau Islands | 590 mi |
| Second closest tide station | West Passage, Palau Islands | 597 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Koror, Palau Islands | 597 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Malakal Harbor, Palau Islands, Caroline Islands | 597 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ngulu Islands, Caroline Islands | 783 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pilar: |
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| Closest ski area | Megahira Onsen Megahira (Japan) | 1745 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Osorakan (Japan) | 1752 mi |
| Third closest ski area | White-Valley Matsubara (Japan) | 1757 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yawata Kogen 191 (Japan) | 1759 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Pine Ridge Resorts Geihoku (Japan) | 1762 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pilar: |
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| Closest city location | Pilar (Philippines) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Union (Philippines) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Dapa (Philippines) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Libas (Philippines) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Del Carmen (Philippines) | 10 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Pilar is Daniel Z Romualdez (Tacloban) Airport (TAC) in Philippines, which is 193 km (120 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Pilar is Cagayan De Oro (Ladag) Airport (CGY), also in Philippines, 230 km (143 miles) away.
