Palikir Pass (P-Pass)
Kepidauen Palikir
A world-class right-hand tube wave through a gap in the northwest reef of Pohnpei, a pilgrimage site for expert surfers and a spot for shark watching.
Palikir Pass is a gap in the northwest barrier reef of Pohnpei, producing a long, hollow right-hand reef break that surfing circles hail as one of the most perfect tubes in the Pacific. Conditions are best from October to April. The inside of the break is very shallow and suited only to experienced surfers. Non-surfing visitors can snorkel or dive in the pass, where gray reef sharks and sea turtles are often seen. Reach it by boat from Kolonia or from surf camps in Sekere, a trip of about 20 minutes; charter fees are extra. You can also view the pass from a hilltop lookout west of Kolonia.
Opening hours
Daytime (private boat charter required)
Nearby sights
- Sokehs Rock (Paipalap)
- Sokehs Ridge WWII Japanese Sites
- Pohnpei Lidorkini Museum
- Spanish Wall & Catholic Belltower
- Lenger Island
- Liduduhniap Twin Waterfalls
- Sahwartik Falls
- Pohnpaip Petroglyphs