Anchorage· General Island (Surigao del Sur)· Philippines
General Island Anchorage (NE Mindanao)
9° 24.8′ N · 126° 0.1′ E
A small, very protected but deep bay at General Island on Mindanao's northeast coast, a useful last stop for boats coming up from Davao toward Bucas Grande and Siargao.
Practical
Hacking Family: 09 24.80N 126 00.14E, 63 ft sand, Globe 3G / Smart 4G. No hazards from the east; to the west a small reef-fringed island and a shallow reef - avoid using satellite imagery. Drop as close to the middle of the inner bay as you can because you swing near reefs. Village with guesthouses; small resort in the eastern bays. About 15 NM south of Bucas Grande.
Best for
Stepping stone from Davao
Season
NE monsoon