Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 22 Nov 2025 +09
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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melekeok (Babelthuap) this week:

The surf forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 23rd Nov)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 23rd Nov)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 23rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)991010101010101010101010101010101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)535554609651588516461365365318325331331307263263258214226221201
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
0
SSW
5
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
E
5
E
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:47AM
1.53
7:47PM
1.64
9:26AM
1.48
8:20PM
1.59
10:09AM
1.45
8:57PM
1.53
10:57AM
1.43
9:42PM
1.46
11:51AM
1.43
10:45PM
1.37
12:48PM
1.46
12:12AM
1.31
1:42PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
0.16
2:07PM
0.86
2:40AM
0.21
2:41PM
0.90
3:17AM
0.28
3:21PM
0.95
3:58AM
0.36
4:12PM
0.99
4:45AM
0.44
5:22PM
1.00
5:40AM
0.54
6:48PM
0.95
6:45AM
0.62
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56-
Sunset--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
229672--2-------1--212
Temp. °C282727272828282829282929282929282929282828
Feels °C (?)313231303131323333323333323232323434323332
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Palau? If you are looking for accommodation near Melekeok (Babelthuap), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Palau, consider staying in Ngerulmud which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Palau where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Koror which is 16 km (10 miles) away and Aakip, 20 km (12 miles) away.

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