Cebu, Philippines

Sugar Beach

Sugar Beach is a long stretch of pristine beach known for its powder-fine, sugar-like sand and crystal-clear waters. The beach is ideal for a relaxing swim or simply watching the sunset.

Despite its natural beauty, the beach's marine life has suffered due to past overfishing practices, particularly the use of dynamite. As a result, the once thriving reef in the area has been destroyed. While these practices have since been banned, the damage has already been done, leaving only starfish and some small fish to observe while snorkeling.

Discover accommodation options near Sugar Beach and enjoy the tranquility of its powder-fine, sugar-like sand and crystal-clear waters.

Despite this, the beach remains a beautiful and peaceful location, not overly crowded with tourists, making it a great place for relaxation and swimming.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's long stretch of pristine, powder-fine sand and crystal-clear waters as ideal for relaxation, swimming, and sunset watching. The beach's cleanliness, peacefulness, and lack of overcrowding are also frequently praised. However, visitors express disappointment over the destruction of the once thriving reef and the consequent lack of marine life to observe while snorkeling.

Where to Stay near Sugar Beach?

Visitors to Sugar Beach in Cebu often stay in nearby towns such as Sipalay, which offers a range of accommodations from budget to luxury. While the beach itself is a tranquil spot perfect for unwinding, many travelers include it as part of their broader exploration of the Visayas region, known for its diverse attractions and natural beauty.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Sugar Beach?

Latitude: 11.1511996 / Longitude: 123.8026075

Sugar Beach is located in Cebu. The following map of Sugar Beach shows the exact location.

Sugar Beach: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
It's a decent beach day at Sugar Beach. The air temperature will reach a high of 27.3 °C. There's a chance of some rain, though not expected to be significant. The wind might pick up at times. The sea temperature is a pleasant 27.6 °C, ideal for swimming. The waves are moderate. With a UV index of 7.75, remember to apply sunscreen.
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Air

Low / High25.4°C/27.3°C
Feels Like (High)30.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature27.6 °C
Wave Height0.8 m
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Rain

Rain Chance48%
Rainfall0.3 mm
Rain Duration3 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:08/17:43
Sunshine Hours10.3 hrs
UV Index7.75
Cloud Cover53%
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Wind

Speed28.8 km/h
Gusts38.2 km/h
DirectionNE

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