Puraran Beach (Majestic Puraran)
About
This is Catanduanes' surfing capital, and the views are wild! Puraran Beach faces the Pacific, where the big waves called Majestic roll in for surfers from around the world. You do not have to surf to love it: sit on the sand, watch the barrels, swim in the calmer pools, and eat fresh lobster and seafood at small beachfront eateries. Rocky islets sit just off the shore and make great photos. Tip: the best surf is usually September to October (and the beach is quiet outside that), so go for sunrise walks in the dry months and always ask locals about the currents before you swim.
Dry until sunset (5:21 PM). Good time to go!
- Half day to overnightTime to spend
- September to October for the big surf season; dry months March to June for calm swimming and sunrise walks.Best time to go
- About ₱150 per personEntrance and budget
- Van, plus a ferryNo car needed
What to do here
- Watch or join the Pacific surf
- Swim in the calmer pools
- Eat fresh lobster and seafood
- Walk the beach at sunrise
Know before you go
Do not swim in big surf or strong rip currents; ask locals first.
Skip the trip during typhoon season unless you are an experienced surfer.
Free parking along the beach road and at resorts.
No official fee source opened. A solo-trip TikTok (karenmirxx, 2025) showed a ₱150 van from Virac Port; resorts and surf lessons vary.
Where it is
Brgy. Puraran, Baras, Catanduanes
No car neededFly Manila to Virac or take the ferry from Tabaco to Virac or San Andres. From the Virac port, ride a van to Puraran Beach (about ₱150 in a 2025 trip video; about 1 hour). Public vans leave from the port area.
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FAQ
When is the surf season?
September to October is the big swell season for local and international surfers.
Can non-surfers enjoy it?
Yes. You can swim in calmer pools, watch the surfers and eat fresh seafood at the beach.
How do I get there from Virac?
A van or hired tricycle takes about an hour from Virac port.
Is the water safe?
Currents can be strong. Ask locals or lifeguards before you swim.