Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
Guam |
Next Big City |
Hagatna (Agana) |
Next Town |
Merizo |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Ships, Reefs, Corals, Bridge |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Low tide |
This is a flat water site and excellent for kiting in the low tide with a south wind. There are numerous obstacles to look out for including coral heads, ferry traffic and the remains of several piers. Shoes are recommended due to the reef. Tidal beach.
Beach
Type: |
Pebbles, Rocks |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
None |
The beach is gravel, rocky and only available on the low tide. Very beautiful lagoons with palm trees at the shore line. It is possible to launch with a high tide although with the low tide things are much easier.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
The average air temperature is 83°F all year. Shorts all year.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
E |
This is a special spot on Guam when the wind is from the South. Best wind directions: Southeast, South and Southwest. East trade winds 10-20mph normally. Winds occasionally shift from the NE. Trade winds are normally out of the East at about 10-20 mph on Guam. Best wind is during the months of September thru May, but there are winds pretty much year round.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Take route 1 to Marizo and then look for the Lady Kamalin Park which is across the street from the church. Park at Santa Marian Kamalin Park which is next to the only 3 way intersection with stop signs on the main road in the southern part of the island. The launch site is directly in front of the parking area.
Extra information
With the right conditions it may even be possible to kite all the way to Cocos Island.
Nightlife
Excellent nightlife in Pleasure Island, Tumon.