Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Oct 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Nov 03) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 2nd Nov)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 2nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wed
05
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
2
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.2
NNE
2.5
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010911999910111112121211111111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9694909212492836012353312521697210193176135107126126111119
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
S
10
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
W
10
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscrossglassoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:51PM
1.33
2:07PM
1.34
12:43AM
1.28
3:02PM
1.44
2:29AM
1.34
3:42PM
1.55
3:43AM
1.46
4:16PM
1.67
4:42AM
1.59
4:49PM
1.77
5:33AM
1.70
5:24PM
1.86
6:22AM
1.78
5:59PM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:30AM
0.59
7:40PM
1.07
7:52AM
0.60
9:03PM
0.93
9:00AM
0.58
9:54PM
0.74
9:53AM
0.56
10:36PM
0.52
10:40AM
0.55
11:16PM
0.29
11:23AM
0.55
11:56PM
0.10
12:05PM
0.58
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wed
05
Sunrise-5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--5:40--5:40--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39
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Rain (mm)
--143582294252141--21
Temp. °C272829282929282929282828282828282829292929
Feels °C (?)303132323231302929292929303029303132313130
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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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