Che Che's
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Che Che's is a powerful left-hand reef-coral surf break in a remote mining-region area near Claver and Surigao City. It’s known for hollow, fast, powerful waves with long ride potential, but it only really comes alive once there’s enough swell to work the reef. Wave action is described as a regional classic with excellent wave quality, typically starting around 2.0–2.5 m and holding into larger conditions. For the wave to shape well, a North-West swell direction is preferred, while East winds are generally favorable (offshore flow) for grooming the face. The main safety concerns are physical and logistical: sharp coral and rocks, sea urchins, submerged hazards, and strong currents typical of outer-reef breaks. Access is by boat only, and the spot is reported to have no nearby accommodations or services, so bringing all supplies is essential. Because of the difficulty of reaching the break and the mining-area limitations, the lineup is usually empty, which can appeal to experienced surfers seeking a quieter session. Still, rescue and emergency support should be planned for in advance, as there are no on-site lifeguards and no dedicated spot rescue coverage reported; medical facilities are in Claver or Surigao City.
- Hollow, fast, powerful left-hand reef break
- Long rides (about 150–300 m; up to ~500 m exceptionally)
- Typically uncrowded despite high quality, due to restricted access
- Powerful, hollow left-hand reef break with long rides
- Regular swell windows reported; starts working around 2–2.5 m
- Often uncrowded due to remote access constraints
- Boat-only / special access due to mining-area restrictions
- Reef-coral bottom with sharp hazards and submerged rocks
- Strong currents typical of outer reef breaks
- No on-site facilities or shops; plan for full logistics
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, ESE, SE
- Offshore directions
- E, ESE, SE
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade-wind dominated conditions; broadly aligned with the Amihan/NE monsoon pattern in the region.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts
- Best Months
- November, December, January, February, March
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Reef — Reef-coral bottom (reef with sand noted on the database entry).
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Big — Works around 2.0–2.5 m and can hold larger swell.
- Launch
- Small — Boat access only; typically no shore-based launch area.
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only — Boat-only access and reef hazard make it suited to experienced users.
Through the year
Usually empty due to the difficulty of access and remote location.
Tropical storm season typically runs from June to December.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A high-quality, long left-hand reef-coral break known for powerful, hollow sections that require significant swell to start working.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- NW
- Swell Height
- 2–5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid tide, with better action on rising tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Outer-reef setting; exposed to conditions typical of a remote reef break.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore winds from the East groom the face; North-West swells are ideal for wave shape.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size and becomes increasingly powerful and hollow.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Described as a regional classic with excellent quality.
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Hollow
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Long — Normal rides 150–300 m; up to ~500 m on exceptional days.
- Typical Ride Length
- 150–500 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides range between 150 to 300 meters, extending up to 500 meters on exceptional days.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Che Che's in the full forecast view.
Che Che's wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 1–7 ktsGusts 17 kts
- Direction
- ENE61°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 267 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.2–0.4 m7s period
- Temperature
- 26–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Che Che's is forecast for daytime winds of 1–7 kts, peaking around 7 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 17 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.2–0.4 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Sharp coral reef
- Sea urchins
- Strong currents
- Submerged rocks
- Remoteness
- Mining-area restrictions
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No spot-specific rescue service reported; emergency support relies on logistics and nearby medical facilities.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Claver or Surigao City.
Rules of the spot
Access is restricted and shore entry is not typical; use proper boat logistics and plan for limited rescue options.
- Access limited due to location within a mining area
- By boat only
- No parking at the spot (parking would be at the boat departure point in town)
- Hire a local boat from Claver (shore access is restricted or impossible).
- Bring all supplies as there are no facilities or shops near the break.
- Plan around the reef: expect sharp coral and submerged rocks.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Surigao City
- Nearest Town
- Claver
- Parking
- No parking at the spot; parking would be at the boat departure point in town.
- Access
- Special access only. The spot is located in a mining region and is typically reached via boat from Claver or Surigao.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Surigaonon, Tagalog, English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — None at the spot; limited guesthouses in Claver, with more options in Surigao City.
- Food & Drink
- None available at the spot; bring water and food.
- Equipment Rental:
- None available nearby; bring your own gear.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Che Che's?
The best overall months at Che Che's are November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Che Che's?
Che Che's works with E, ESE, SE winds. Offshore directions are E, ESE, SE.
What skill level is Che Che's suitable for?
Che Che's suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.