Surf spot

Ngardmau Channel

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Country: Palau
Coordinates: 7.6458, 134.5440

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	1	1.1	1	1.3	1.3	1.1	1	0.8	1.2	1	1.2	1.3	0.8	0.8	1.2	0.7	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	0.8	1	0.8	0.8	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NNW	WNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.7	5.7	3.3	3.5	3.7	4	4	3.8	4	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.7	5	5	4.9	5.3	5.4	5.8	6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.4	5.8	6	6.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.1	6.2	6.2	5.3	6.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	6.3	5.6	6.3	6.5	5.9	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	6	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	29	26	16	9	8	7	9	9	13	9	11	15	13	10	14	15	24	32	36	34	35	48	66	72	58	104	102	86	75	46	77	61	78	88	47	44	78	39	83	87	83	68	55	68	53	53	81	95	89	89	86	76	84	84	83	76
Wind speed (km/h)	12.3	15.1	13.4	14.5	17.3	19.4	18.1	16.1	17.1	16.9	16.8	16.7	18.8	19.5	17.9	16.8	15.5	14.8	14.4	18.4	19.9	19.9	16.8	16.2	15.6	15.6	14.9	18.4	19.5	20.8	19.9	17.7	14.8	13.3	14	17.3	15.6	18.6	8.6	10.9	9.3	12.3	13.5	18.9	22.5	21.2	16.5	17.3	16.4	17.4	17.1	20.3	22.3	22.2	18.8	17.8
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Ngardmau Channel in Palau is a reef pass surf spot known for its powerful, fast-breaking waves and scenic tropical setting.

Quick description

Type: Reef pass / channel wave
Location: On the west side of Babeldaob near Ngardmau, Palau
Wave character: Hollow, punchy, and can get very fast on the right swell
Best for: Experienced surfers, especially those comfortable with reef breaks and strong currents
Conditions: Works best with a solid swell and favorable winds; can be inconsistent but rewarding when it turns on

What it’s like

Ngardmau Channel can deliver clean, barreling waves that break over shallow reef, making it a high-performance but commitment-heavy surf spot. Because it’s a channel, currents and water movement can be significant, so positioning matters a lot. When the swell lines up, it can offer long, powerful rides in a beautiful remote island environment.

Things to know

Reef hazards: Shallow coral reef means potential wipeout risk
Current: Strong channel flow can affect takeoff and lineup positioning
Access: Remote and less crowded than many famous surf destinations
Ideal surfer: Confident intermediate to advanced surfers with reef-break experience