Rizal Beach

Rizal Beach is a long, open sandy beach in Barangay Rizal, municipality of Gubat, Sorsogon Province, Bicol Region, Philippines, facing Gubat Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It is known as the main surfing beach of Gubat, with consistent waves during the northeast monsoon season. The beach features dark to light brown sand, fishing boats, and a laid-back coastal setting near the town center, attracting surfers, swimmers, and local visitors.

Visitors can expect a long, wide shoreline of brownish sand facing the Pacific Ocean with open views of Gubat Bay. The beach is lined with coconut trees, fishing boats, and small local cottages and eateries. The surf is generally calm in the dry season for swimming and wading, and forms consistent waves for surfing during the amihan season. The area is relatively undeveloped compared to resort beaches, offering a quiet, local coastal environment for walking, photography, and watching fishermen and surfers.

Rizal Beach is central to Gubat's emerging surf culture and local fishing community life. It hosts local surfing activities and gatherings during surf season and reflects the coastal livelihood of Barangay Rizal, where fishing and beach-related small enterprises are part of daily community activity.