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

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
Today is shaping up to be a decent beach day at Sugar Beach. The air temperature will reach a high of 30.5 °C. You can expect a fair amount of clouds in the sky. The sea temperature is a warm 29.9 °C, with relatively calm waves. The wind might be a bit breezy at times, so consider that when planning activities. Don't forget to apply sunscreen, as the UV index will be high at 9.05.
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Air

Low / High28.5°C/30.5°C
Feels Like (High)37°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature29.9 °C
Wave Height0.6 m
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Rain

Rain Chance5%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:32/18:11
Sunshine Hours11.8 hrs
UV Index9.05
Cloud Cover58%
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Wind

Speed20.4 km/h
Gusts26.6 km/h
DirectionSW

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