Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.1° 

Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, NE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 30th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
12
0.5
NE
12
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
ENE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
56
34
45
68
59
73
56
55
32
31
38
37
36
35
32
32
27
32
29
23
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
S
20
S
20
NW
15
WSW
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:23PM1.72m
7:10AM1.77m
7:47PM1.77m
7:47AM1.77m
8:12PM1.80m
8:25AM1.73m
8:38PM1.81m
9:06AM1.66m
9:07PM1.78m
9:51AM1.55m
9:39PM1.74m
10:46AM1.42m
10:18PM1.66m
Low Tide
1:01PM0.23m
1:14AM0.56m
1:29PM0.26m
1:46AM0.46m
1:58PM0.32m
2:20AM0.39m
2:28PM0.41m
2:56AM0.34m
2:58PM0.52m
3:36AM0.32m
3:31PM0.66m
4:22AM0.35m
4:08PM0.80m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:10
6:09
6:09
6:08
6:08
6:07
6:07
 mm
1
5
2
7
11
1
Temp °C
28
28
27
29
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
26
27
27
28
Feels °C
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
30
31
31
30
29
29
28
29
28
30
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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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