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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 +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 1.4°C warmer than 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NE
3
NE
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)99991110998101091099999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12151218393297351333227212194205163156159115115141141141185181138
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
25
NE
20
E
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
1.45
4:44AM
1.24
3:10PM
1.45
5:38AM
1.32
4:08PM
1.48
6:18AM
1.40
4:58PM
1.55
6:51AM
1.47
5:41PM
1.62
7:22AM
1.54
6:21PM
1.69
7:51AM
1.59
6:58PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
0.55
9:22AM
1.04
10:36PM
0.45
10:33AM
1.02
11:22PM
0.35
11:24AM
0.97
12:01AM
0.25
12:05PM
0.91
12:37AM
0.18
12:41PM
0.86
1:11AM
0.13
1:16PM
0.80
1:43AM
0.11
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1312435535-1--------13
Temp. °C272727282828282828282828282928282828282827
Feels °C (?)252728303030293030303031303230303032313031
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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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