Pohnpei's surf season generally goes from late October until April but there are occasional good waves other times of year in other spots.Pohnpei has been featured in many surf magazines from all over the world over in recent years and as a result there are times when heavy crowds swarm the best breaks. Other times though it still remains a quiet and uncrowded island for surfers.To get to the best waves in Pohnpei you will need to get a ride from one of the many local fishermen with boats.You can easily check to see if there are waves from the hotels in town. South Park Hotel sits above Kolonia harbor and faces directly north toward Main Pass, Center Channel and gives a peak of Lighthouse Pass. Ocean View Hotel, aptly named, has clear views to the reef line on the north side of the island which provide a full indicator of what the swell is doing.
A short drive to Nan Pohnmal 5 minuteswest of town where the U.S. Embassy housing complex is located provides a clear view of the entire NW reef including Palikir Pass which is easily seen from the bluff top vista.
The local crew reccomends NIHCO Marine Park which is in Sekere along the north western shore of the lagoon at the closest point of land to Palikir Pass. Locally owned, NIHCO has the best accomodations and the newest boats and surf tourist accomodations in Pohnpei. [ (http://www.palikirmarinea...)]
Kayak
Sea breeze hotel rents kayaks. the rate is $2 per hour. coco marina, across the street, also rents kayaks.
See Mangrove Forests
There are no natural beaches. instead of beaches the island is surrounded by a belt of mangrove swamp. travelers will find that there is not obvious access to the ocean in kolonia. there is public access to the water a nett point.
Nahlap Resort
Built on top of a reef in kitti municipality, nahlap features about 10 spartan cabins. nahlap is about a forty five minute drive from kolonia. there is an unmarked turn down a dirt road, off of the ring road to get to nahlap. during low tide there is enough sand to spread out and get the beach experience. you can dive and snorkel from here, but you will need your own equipment. this resort offers overnight cabins, and day use cabins, all with bbq pits. there is a shared restroom. nahlap runs a water taxi to the resort that is $5 per person, round trip. the use fee is about $3 per person to rent a cabin. kayaks can be rented for a couple of dollars. there is a sunday discount.
Shop
Handicrafts such as wood carvings, woven baskets, and wall hangings often incorporating shells and small wood carvings are made by the local population. as well as purchasing these, you can watch them being made.