P-Pass (Palikir Pass)
P-Pass (Palikir Pass) is a perfect right-hand barrel that put Pohnpei on the global surf map. Often called the "cleanest wave in the Pacific," it breaks over coral reef for up to 200 meters with flawless, wide-open tubes and performance sections. The reef is more forgiving than Indonesia or Tahiti. Under small conditions it's manageable, but at 5ft+ it enters another level. Accessed via Pohnpei Surf Club boat charters.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 60°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: 20min boat from Kolonia harbor. Pohnpei Surf Club operates charters.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, May
Oct-Apr North Pacific winter swell season. Occasional Sept/May swells.