Zambales Surfing Tour
About this tour
Zambales is the closest real surf to Metro Manila, and its mellow beach breaks make it one of the best places in the country to learn. This full-day surfing tour is built around the gentle, forgiving waves of San Narciso and San Antonio, where soft sandy bottoms mean wipeouts are safe and the waves are friendly to first-timers.
The focus is usually Crystal Beach in San Narciso, home to an established surf camp and the Quiksilver Surf School, where the waves are not too big and the shallow grey-sand bottom makes it the ideal classroom. Nearby Liwliwa offers long, gently peeling waves perfect for longboarding and beginners alike. Board rental and an instructor are included, and even total novices can expect to be standing up within a session or two.
Beyond the lessons, Zambales has a laid-back, surfer-town vibe with beachside camps, glamping and easygoing sunsets. The peak surf season runs from around October to March on the northeast monsoon, though beginner-friendly waves can be found at Crystal Beach for much of the year.
Highlights
- ✓Learn to surf on the safe, sandy-bottom beach breaks of San Narciso
- ✓Lessons with experienced instructors at Crystal Beach's surf school
- ✓Catch long, gently peeling beginner waves at nearby Liwliwa
- ✓Board rental and instructor included, ideal for first-timers
- ✓Soak up Zambales' laid-back surf-town and beach-camp vibe
What's included
- ✓Surfboard rental
- ✓Surf instructor / lesson
- ✓Beach and environmental fees
- ✓Bottled water
About the area
The surf towns of San Narciso and San Antonio in Zambales sit on the west coast of Luzon, about three to four hours from Manila, making them the capital's closest surf escape. Spots like Crystal Beach and Liwliwa are known for safe, sandy beach breaks and a relaxed surf-camp culture that draws weekend crowds of learners and longboarders.
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