Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

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Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Guide

Melekeok (Babelthuap) in Palau is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while. Offshore winds are from the west. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the east. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Watch out for - Rips / undertow - Rocks.

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	inconsistent	29.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Melekeok (Babelthuap):

The best conditions reported for surf at Melekeok (Babelthuap) occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

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

augustBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Melekeok (Babelthuap) 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 43% of the time in August while 19% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 38% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

43%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

19%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

38%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Melekeok (Babelthuap) Location Map

Interactive Melekeok (Babelthuap) 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 nearest passenger airport to Melekeok (Babelthuap) is Babelthuap Airport (ROR) in Palau Island, which is 17 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Melekeok (Babelthuap) is Yap International Airport (YAP) in Micronesia, 439 km (273 miles) away.

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Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 15:16 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	12PM	3PM	6PM	9PM
Wave (m)	NE	NE	NE	ENE
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on

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Tides at Melekeok (Babelthuap)

Current tide and informaton

For Melekeok (Babelthuap), 0 km from Melekeok (Babelthuap).

Next High Water: 09:30pm | 1.47m

Next Low Water: 02:48am | 0.87m

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Melekeok (Babelthuap) Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Melekeok (Babelthuap) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 29.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite