There is no shortage of swells in a remote surfing spot like Duli. The waves are slow, long, and rumbling, as the sun spears through the glassy blue water. Surfers paddle and ride the whitewash through the amihan months or northeastern monsoon between November and April. The waves in Duli are generally steady, great for beginners, but not barrelling perfectly.

Non-surfers who go to Duli are mesmerized by the 2km-long sandbank, edging against a thick wall of forest and coconut trees. There are no commercial establishments along this secluded beach, save for a bungalow resort at one end and a couple of makeshift shacks offering surfboard rentals for P500 and surfing lessons for P700. Beers and some snacks are also sold in one or two stores.

Due to its remoteness, Duli Beach easily maintains its gorgeous, raw appeal and its laid-back atmosphere. Just the sound of the waves, the cool, light breeze, and the steadily warming sun are enough to make beach lovers come back here over and over. Just make sure to put on some insect repellent as sandflies come around when the wind is calm.

When you reach the northern end of Duli Beach, you can walk along some crags and explore two more alluring white beaches. Mariposa Beach is lush and privately owned, with a broken-down, abandoned resthouse in the middle. Dagmay Beach, on the other hand, has one or two establishments and quickly sets path to fishing villages with dirt roads and coconut trees.