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P-Pass

Palikir Pass, Pohnpei, Micronesia
⚠️Shallow🏝️Remote🪸Sharp reef

P-Pass (Palikir Pass) is perhaps the cleanest wave in the Pacific—a flawless right-hand barrel that breaks over pristine coral in Pohnpei, Micronesia. Getting here requires serious commitment: multiple flights to one of the most remote islands in the world, then a boat charter to the pass. But when North Pacific swells light up this reef, the tubes are beyond comprehension—crystal blue, perfectly cylindrical, and devoid of crowds. Only a handful of epic days occur each year, making this the ultimate pilgrimage.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Direction range
315° - 45°
Size range
1.8m - 3.7m
Ideal period
18s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Offshore range
90° - 180°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
high

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Boat charter

Getting There

Airport
PNI
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$200

Data Quality

community