Pirates Cove Reviews and Ratings
(Samar, Philippines)
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Visitor reviews of Pirates Cove surf break
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“If you are hardy enough to make the trip to Borongan in Eastern Samar... you will find this absolute GEM of a resort, literally the GOLD at the end of the rainbow, called PIRATES COVE!
Every room is unigue and so imaginatively designed. I've stayed there many times over the past couple of years... and I see something new everyday... the tile work, wood carvings, climbing wall, swimming pools and more are inspired by the owners imagination and over 20+ years of constantly improving the place.
No matter where you come from or what you are interested in... Pirates Cove is great for everyone!!!
Come on over... I guarantee you will enjoy this place!!!! :-)”
Glenn Shotwell from PHILIPPINES - 04 Jul 2011
Pirates Cove Ratings
Overall: 3.7. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. 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: Pirates Cove is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Pirates Cove is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Samar. 5: the best break in Samar). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 5.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pirates Cove can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pirates Cove, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pirates Cove is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Pirates Cove 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: 4.0(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 Pirates Cove for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Pirates Cove is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pirates Cove is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pirates Cove, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Pirates Cove where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“The wind is offshore from NNE going west to WSW. It is cross offshore on the take off on NE to SW and offshore at the end of the wave on NE wind. It is blown out on E to SSW wind. Consistency of surf from Oct to April/June is everday out back and it's two minutes from the refrigerator. Man needs a cold beverage. Winter swells are broad based and strong, originating from huge low pressure systems off North Asia. As such it gets in everywhere. You just need to find a place where the wind is good since it is N to NE all winter in the PI. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rocks and coral. One more thing you have us out on the island? We are on the south side of the peninsular point sticking out in the middle of the location map, on the other side near Bulevard break on the map. 5 minutes from town. Been here 22 years bro. All those so called names of breaks along the entire coast line came from my mouth, inadvertently repeated by people in the information business.”
piratescove from PHILIPPINES - 30 Oct 2010
