Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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It is advisable to have reef shoes or even a helmet at some of the reefs. Also, be careful, because some of the locals might resent you stealing their waves. Just know your limits and be respectful. During winter, fall, and typhoon season, Guam provides pretty consistent surf. The majority of the spots are reef break, and are pretty shallow and treacherous. Most of the spots provide long, hollow rides on a good day. There are many secret spots on Guam, and you may not be able to access some without getting onto private property, or renting a boat. Awesome. Chances are there are some waves breaking somewhere on the island.
Seasonal swell & wind variations:
Meet up with some locals and pick up a tide chart. Local knowledge is key in a place like this, where swells, wind direction, currents, and tides have a big effect on surf quality.
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Meet up with some locals and pick up a tide chart. Local knowledge is key in a place like this, where swells, wind direction, currents, and tides have a big effect on surf quality.
Your favourites and future surf spot lists
| Surf Spots (14) | Quality | Direction | Type | Frequ | Experience | ||
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| Boat Basin Lefts | 23 / - | Left | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Boat Basin Rights | 23 / - | Right | Reef-coral |
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| Gab Gab Beach | 2 / - | Left | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Glass Breakwater | 1 / - | Right | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Inarajan bay | - / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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All surfers | ||
| Mallesso | 3 / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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Pros or kamikaze only... | ||
| Marine Lab | 9 / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Matala | - / - | Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Meritzo | 2 / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Mugandas Bay | 2 / - | Right | Reef-rocky | Pros or kamikaze only... | |||
| Pickop's Point | - / - | Right | Reef-rocky |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Rick's Reef | 6 / - | Right | Reef-coral |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Talafofo Bay | 5 / - | Right and left | Rivermouth |
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Umatac Bay | 3 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers |
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Boat basin lefts |
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By Anonymous , 09-11-2008
surf club, class, school for beginners in Guam? - Newbie surfer just moved to Guam. Are there any surf clubs or schools for beginners?
By Anonymous , 17-10-2008
- I want to nominate Pascual Robles. I think he embodies the qualities of a good surfer. He is dedicated to surfing, a friend to all other surfers and a good family man. Oh the last time I saw him he was ripping left side Merizo.
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By Anonymous , 14-01-2009
- YO i just went and visited guam..not too much surf out there. Better to just stay home...wasnt really worth it.
sorry.