On the scale of epic, surfing a chest to head high pumping swell on any of the islands surrounding Cloud Nine (Philippines) would rank in at Richter. I pulled waves at Cloud Nine, Jacking Horse (such a fitting name), Quiksilver, and Rock Island depicted above. There is really no way to describe what it is like to surf there, other than to say "Is this real?" While paddling out today at Pier Marquette in my 6/4 with 45 degree water slapping me in the face it seems so far away, but even more amazing. If you haven't thrown down and surfed some ridiculous destination at the risk of malaria, food poisoning, or banditos, I strongly recommend that 2012 is your year to go.
