Pohnpei Surf Club is the longest-operating surf tour provider in the Western Pacific, offering unmatched local knowledge and reliable access to some of the best waves on the planet. Based just 15 minutes by boat from the legendary Palikir Pass (P-Pass), we run surf tours aboard the most comfortable and well-maintained fleet on the island.

Pohnpei’s waves are world-class: warm, crystal-clear water meets powerful, perfectly shaped reef breaks. Similar to destinations like Tahiti or Fiji, the surf here breaks on the outer barrier reef or near deepwater passes—far from shore and only accessible by boat. That’s where we come in.

Whether you’re chasing long, hollow barrels at P-Pass or looking for a more mellow session elsewhere on the reef, our experienced team monitors conditions daily to put you in the right place at the right time. You won’t be guessing—you’ll be scoring.

While surfing is a major part of what we do, we’re more than our name suggests. Our team also offers guided diving and land-based eco and cultural tours for guests looking to explore more of what Pohnpei has to offer.

Pohnpei isn’t always 8 to 10 feet with top-to-bottom barrels and pro-level conditions, like you might see in surf magazines. Those epic days do happen—usually 2 to 5 times per season—and they’re unforgettable. But most of the time, Pohnpei offers more manageable, high-quality surf that suits a wider range of surfers.

Most swells arrive from the north, with wave heights typically in the 2 to 6 foot range. At this size, P-Pass and many of Pohnpei’s other reef breaks are ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. On smaller days—2 to 3 feet at high tide—P-Pass becomes surprisingly user-friendly, offering a clean, playful wall and a perfect introduction to surfing one of the world’s most iconic waves.

While Palikir Pass is the most well-known wave on the island, Pohnpei is home to over 15 surfable passes, with swells and winds arriving from all directions. This gives us potential surf on every side of the island, depending on the conditions.

That said, it’s not a choose-your-own-wave kind of destination. When north swells are running and the trade winds are blowing, Palikir is the go-to. But throughout the year—in mid-summer, early fall, and spring—other spots come alive depending on swell direction, wind patterns, and tides. Every pass has its moment.

It’s never guaranteed, but when it’s on, we know where to be—and chances are, no one else will be there. In fact, on many days, we’re hoping someone will join us in the lineup. Most of the waves you see pictured here aren’t even at P-Pass, just lesser-known gems waiting for the right day.