Center Channel Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

N

Wind

S

Surf Height

Knee high-well overhead

Tide

High

Center Channel Surf Guide

Center Channel looks better than it is. It appears to be a perfect left and a bowly right, but really the left is fairly gutless and the right dumps on the reef at the end. It is also very wind-affected, which does not make it a good option most days. The upside is that Center Channel pulls in a lot of swell and breaks nicely during typhoon swells that can't get in at Palikir. Plus, it's a fairly easy place to surf for those who aren't keen on big, gnarly barrels like Sokehs or Palikir.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Uncrowded.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Nothing special, but a good option for those looking for one of the regions more mellow waves.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not bad, some work when it's pumping.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Good.

Hazards

Bouncing off the reef.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish

Access

Boat ride.

Bottom

Reef

Best Season

May-August

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