P-Pass Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, N
Wind
Glassy or SE
Surf Height
Head high to triple overhead
Tide
Medium to high (incoming).
P-Pass Surf Guide
Palikir or P-Pass is indisputably a world-class barrel, but it's also one of the world's least-consistent spots, and the tradewinds regularly make a mess out of what would be rideable swells. But when it's on, Palikir is a heavy, long, flawless, wide-open tube - pedal-to-the-metal with a few performance sections, a fairly forgiving reef, and a nice, deep paddling channel.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow, but surf camp personnel can soil the atmosphere.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Surf camp.
Spot Rating
Perfect
One of the best rights on the planet.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Shallow reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Boat only.
Bottom
Coral.
Best Season
November to March but can occasionally get good on tropical cyclones in the Fall.
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