Pickop's Point Surf Guide

Pickop's Point in Guam is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf. Works best in offshore winds from the west. The best swell direction is from the southeast. Crowds are never a problem here. Beware of - Rocks.

Pickop's Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2very consistent
28.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pickop's Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pickop's Point occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

What's the best time of year to surf Pickop's Point (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Pickop's Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 14% of the time in August while 28% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 58% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
14%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
28%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
58%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Pickop's Point Location Map

Interactive Pickop's Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Pickop's Point is Guam International (Agana) Airport (GUM) in Mariana Islands, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Pickop's Point is Andersen Afb Airport (UAM), also in Mariana Islands, 32 km (20 miles) away.

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Pickop's Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 19:59 Local Time
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Wave (m)
2.1
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2.2
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2.4
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2.5
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Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
30
35
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30
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Swell History at Pickop's Point

Surf stats for Pickop's Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Pickop's Point

Wind stats for Pickop's Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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