
Surf Forecasts:
Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, NNE swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melekeok (Babelthuap) this week:
The surf forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ENE 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 19 | 14 | 60 | 142 | 284 | 309 | 277 | 322 | 417 | 321 | 496 | 683 | 813 | 989 | 1031 | 1094 | 902 | 1051 | 764 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:29PM1.67m | 8:00AM1.72m | 8:56PM1.70m | 8:38AM1.68m | 9:23PM1.72m | 9:18AM1.62m | 9:51PM1.71m | 10:03AM1.52m | 10:22PM1.69m | 10:58AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.66m | 12:09PM1.31m | 11:47PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.68m | 2:29PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.63m | 2:58PM0.32m | 3:24AM0.58m | 3:29PM0.43m | 4:04AM0.54m | 4:01PM0.56m | 4:51AM0.52m | 4:38PM0.70m | 5:49AM0.50m | 5:24PM0.85m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 |
23 | 15 | 14 | 60 | 142 | 284 | 309 | 277 | 322 | 417 | 321 | 496 | 683 | 813 | 989 | 1031 | 1094 | 902 | 1051 | 764 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 18 | ENE 13 | SE 10 | NE 20 | NE 20 | SE 9 | NE 21 | ESE 8 | NNE 22 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NW 8 |
16 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 126 | 131 | 46 | 194 | 253 | 46 | 348 | 28 | 263 | 39 | 28 | 48 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 10 | ENE 19 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | NE 20 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 13 | SE 8 |
16 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 72 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 45 | 63 | 28 | 46 | 32 | 49 | 28 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 17 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
94 | 120 | 150 | 163 | 147 | 132 | 110 | 90 | 66 | 71 | 68 | 94 | 142 | 176 | 234 | 343 | 424 | 453 | 430 | 337 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1284 | 1284 | 1284 | 1284 | 1284 | 961 | 939 | 939 | 961 | 939 | 939 | 961 | 939 | 939 | 950 | 957 | 939 | 961 | 939 | 939 |
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Information about the Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Melekeok (Babelthuap) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Melekeok (Babelthuap) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Melekeok (Babelthuap)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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