Palikir Pass
Palikir Pass sits in Pohnpei's reef pass system alongside the legendary P-Pass, offering a world-class right-hander that holds good size when north swells push through Micronesia. The wave breaks over coral in a remote setting where sharks patrol the channels and the nearest crowd is thousands of miles away. When P-Pass is maxed out or crowded (by Pohnpei standards—maybe three people), Palikir provides an excellent alternative with its own quality barrels and walls. For surfers who've made the commitment to reach this remote destination, Palikir Pass rewards with uncrowded perfection.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Direction range
- 350° - 50°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 140° - 220°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Boat access from Pohnpei. Near P-Pass.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Winter NE swells from North Pacific.