Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Small waves
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- 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 It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect.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
Guitagican Beach is a fairly exposed Pacific beach break on the Borongan Coast of Eastern Samar, known for being uncrowded and relatively calm in terms of crowd level. While it can produce fun, short rides, multiple sources emphasize that conditions can be inconsistent, so planning around the more reliable swell period is important. The spot is best with northeast swell and southwest winds, where the southwest wind acts as offshore flow and tends to groom the incoming Pacific swells. Wave quality is generally described as average, with a mixed wave shape and moderate wave power; typical sessions are short and suited to beach-break riding. Wind reliability at the spot is described as low, reinforcing the need to verify real-time conditions before paddling out. Hazards to take seriously include the risk of rip currents typical of exposed Pacific beach breaks, along with the fact the coastline is exposed overall. Seasonally, October through December are highlighted as the best months for surfing, aligning with the broader regional pattern of winter-time swell opportunities. Water temperatures are warm year-round, and the rainy/typhoon risk is noted to be highest in the later part of the year (regional note: November to January is peak rainy season; typhoon risk is higher from June to December).
- Uncrowded beach break atmosphere
- Best swell window around October through December
- Southwest winds can be offshore and improve swell grooming
- Exposed coastline—rip current awareness needed
- Often uncrowded/rarely crowded.
- Good southwest wind direction for grooming swells.
- Works across all tides; best swell direction reported as NE.
- Surf can be inconsistent outside the best swell window.
- Exposure increases the likelihood of rip currents and challenging shore conditions.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SW
- Offshore directions
- SW
- Wind Type
- Mixed — Spot-level sources describe mixed wind, with the best wind direction reported as southwest.
- Reliability
- low
- Best Months
- October, November, December
- Thermal Window
- Afternoon · Regional context suggests a commonly described afternoon thermal window (10:00 to 16:00), but spot-level sources don’t confirm a strong thermal effect here.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach composition reported.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Medium — Medium wave size reported.
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach area with sufficient space for surfing preparation.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Launch difficulty reported as easy.
Through the year
Rarely crowded throughout the year.
November to January is the peak rainy season; typhoon risk is highest from June to December.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Guitagican Beach is an exposed Pacific beach break that can be quiet and uncrowded, but the surf is often inconsistent outside the most favorable swell months.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- NE
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Reported to work across all tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach break on the open Pacific coast.
- Wind Effect
- Best with offshore winds from the southwest which groom the incoming Pacific swells.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Average wave quality reported; can be inconsistent.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Moderate wave power reported for the spot.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Short
- Ride Length Details
- Typical beach break waves providing short but fun rides.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) in the full forecast view.
Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–8 ktsGusts 16 kts
- Direction
- NE44°
- Strongest day
- Tue, Oct 278 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.2 m8s period
- Temperature
- 25–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–8 kts, peaking around 8 kts on Tuesday, October 27 with gusts to 16 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.8–1.2 m with a period of about 8s. 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
- rip currents (typical of exposed Pacific beach breaks)
- exposed coastline
- inconsistent surf
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Regional context indicates limited dedicated water sports rescue via PCG presence in Borongan City; spot-level rescue is listed as none.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency care is available via Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital in Borongan City; National Emergency Number: 911.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — No localism friction indicated for this spot.
Rules of the spot
Be aware the break is exposed and surf can be inconsistent; check current local swell conditions before entering.
- Check local swell charts as conditions are known to be inconsistent.
- For the calmest setup, look for southwest winds that groom the incoming swell.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Borongan City
- Nearest Town
- Borongan
- Nearest Airport
- Borongan Airport (BGN) or Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) ~180km away
- Parking
- Limited informal parking near the beach access points
- Public Transport
- Accessible via tricycles and jeepneys locally; air-conditioned vans and buses connect to Tacloban City.
- Access
- Accessible via the main coastal road north of Borongan City
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Waray-Waray, Tagalog, English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Guesthouses and hotels are available in nearby Borongan City
- Food & Drink
- Local eateries and sari-sari stores are found in the surrounding village area.
- Equipment Rental:
- Limited surf rentals may be available through local surf clubs in Borongan.
- Gear Storage
- Limited to specific surf camps or guesthouses.
- Gear Repair
- Basic surfboard ding repair is available; no specialized kite or sail repair shops.
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 Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast)?
The best overall months at Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) are October, November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast)?
Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) works with SW winds. Offshore directions are SW.
What skill level is Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) suitable for?
Guitagican Beach (Borongan Coast) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.