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Happiness Surf Retreats · Siargao

Come for the surf. Stay for the feeling.

Days that start and end in the water, with coaching that meets you where you are, oceanfront yoga in between, and a crew you will miss the moment you fly home.

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Clean waves peeling along a palm-lined Siargao coast

SpotGeneral Luna, Siargao

BoardsIncluded

CoachIn the water with you

ReviewVideo, every session

Who it is for

Your level. Our pace.

Whether you are brand new or already chasing walls, the week meets you where you are.

A coach guiding young beginners onto small whitewater waves

First waves

Never surfed, or just a few tries. Soft whitewater, patient coaches, and the joy of your first real pop-up.

A surfer paddling for a small clean wave over the reef

Finding your feet

You can stand. Now we shape timing, turns and reading the lineup, with video so progress sticks.

A surfer carving a turn beside the Cloud 9 boardwalk

Already riding

You want cleaner lines and more confidence on Siargao waves. Coaching that sharpens what you already love.

A long table of shared Filipino plates and fresh drinks under string lights

The week feeling

Sunrise sessions. Long tables. A crew.

Mornings in the water. Afternoons that stretch into yoga, a boat, or a hammock. Evenings where wave stories outlast the last slice of pizza. Progress with joy, not pressure.

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Two surfers walking down the beach with boards toward the lineup

How we coach

Zero to Hero, with video in the mix.

Sessions are built around progress you can feel. Coaches work beside you in the water, then film and review so you can see exactly what to try next.

It is one of the fastest ways to build confidence, whether this is your first pop-up or your fiftieth clean turn.

Trust the week

Included, and not.

What we wrap into the retreat, and what you arrange yourself.

Included

  • Beachfront stay at Happiness Beach Resort
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Daily surf coaching
  • Boards
  • Video analysis
  • Wellness sessions
  • Island excursions

Not included

  • Flights to Siargao
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses beyond the retreat
  • Optional spa treatments beyond included wellness

A day on the island

Sunrise to sunset.

Swell and energy shape the order. This is the feeling of a good day, not a rigid timetable.

  1. A surfer paddling out across glassy water in golden light
    Sunrise

    Paddle out for the morning surf while the island is still waking up.

  2. Fruit, eggs, pandesal and black coffee on a wooden table
    Morning

    Breakfast, then video review of your session with your coach.

  3. Three guests on mats in an open-air bamboo yoga shala
    Afternoon

    Yoga, a wellness session, or island hopping if the swell asks for rest.

  4. A surfboard in the sand at golden hour on a Siargao beach
    Sunset

    One more surf as the sky turns gold.

  5. A beachside dinner of fried seafood with a cold drink overlooking the sea
    Evening

    Pizza nights and a Filipino tribal dinner with the whole crew.

Stay at Happiness Beach Resort

Your room on the beach.

Shared or private Guyam rooms. Live prices and dates live on the booking page.

A shaded wooden balcony with rattan chairs at Happiness Beach Resort

Share with a friend

Shared Guyam Room

Beachfront energy, a roommate who gets the early alarms, and the easy rhythm of resort life.

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A calm private room with a double bed at the resort

All yours

Private Guyam Room

Quiet mornings and a door you can close after a long session. Same beach, more hush.

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If you want more

Optional extras.

Add-ons you can ask about when you book. Details live with the team.

  • Extra wellness or spa time
  • Island hopping beyond the included excursions
  • More surf time woven around the group sessions

Good to know

Before you pack.

I have never surfed. Is this for me?

Yes. We specialise in Zero to Hero progression, and our coaches are used to complete beginners as well as intermediate surfers.

I am coming alone. Will I feel out of place?

Most guests arrive solo. Shared meals, group sessions and a small crew make it easy to settle in.

What is video analysis?

We film your sessions and review them with you so you can see clearly what to improve.

How do I get to Siargao?

Most guests fly into Manila or Cebu, then take a domestic flight to Sayak Airport. We will help guide you once you have booked.

How long is a retreat?

We run 7-day and 10-day retreats through the year. Pick your dates on the booking page.

Where do we stay?

At Happiness Beach Resort in General Luna, Siargao.

Soft booking

Three quiet steps.

No rush on this page. Dates and rooms live on the product page.

  1. 1

    Choose your dates

    Open the booking page and pick the retreat week that fits your travel.

  2. 2

    Pick your room

    Shared or private Guyam, based on how you like to rest.

  3. 3

    Confirm with us

    Complete the booking flow and we take it from there.

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A bangka anchored over clear turquoise water and coral off Siargao

Your wave is out there.

Limited spots per retreat. Pick your dates and room and we will take it from there.

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