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“Ahh the Cobra! Surfed it quite a few times. Anything over 6' and it starts getting hairy. Philippines spots have a habit of sending thru bomb sets every half hour or so, and when it's 5'-6' here an 8'-10' bomb set is truly frightening! The cobra will draw the water off the reef for about 50m, including you, straight into that cobra head. Had it happen, sucked into the impact zone of a 10' face, ferociously pounded and bounced along the reef. One of the most severe poundings ever. Seeing that thing coming, for the first time in a long life of surfing, I truly feared for my life. Have surfed 10'+ points on the Gold Coast in Australia and they are a piece of cake compared to this thing. Seen gnarly injuries, broken boards and people in tears here. Even at head high guys get smashed. Local guy told me it never used to be so gnarly, so slabby, and almost unsurfable like it is now. When the wave energy is over 300, better to head to the northern reefs and points or beach breaks. Save your body and your board some damage. When it's up to head high it's super fun, but with only 1 take off spot it doesn't take much for it to get crowded. The bowl is a bit more forgiving, though plenty of injuries there too. Great novelty wave for sure, but...there are better spots all the way up towards Casiguran. You just have to find them ;)”
trick from PHILIPPINES - 23 May 2023
Cobra Reef - Cemento Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.5(1: Cobra Reef - Cemento is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Cobra Reef - Cemento is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in West Luzon. 5: the best break in West Luzon). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cobra Reef - Cemento can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cobra Reef - Cemento, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Cobra Reef - Cemento are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cobra Reef - Cemento is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Cobra Reef - Cemento requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cobra Reef - Cemento for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Cobra Reef - Cemento is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Cobra Reef - Cemento is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cobra Reef - Cemento, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cobra Reef - Cemento where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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