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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 01 Feb 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
29.7° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Feb 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 7th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 4th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.2
NE
1.8
NNE
2
NNE
2.2
NE
1.9
N
2.3
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.1
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
E
1.1
N
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)99999911119111010998999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41543523053162980083511745061029693499227147116198144108103106108
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
25
N
15
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SW
15
SW
0
WNW
5
E
35
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:34AM
1.71
6:58PM
1.87
8:08AM
1.76
7:42PM
1.86
8:39AM
1.78
8:24PM
1.80
9:09AM
1.78
9:05PM
1.71
9:37AM
1.75
9:45PM
1.58
10:05AM
1.69
10:28PM
1.44
10:33AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:58AM
0.01
1:08PM
0.68
1:37AM
0.03
1:49PM
0.60
2:13AM
0.10
2:29PM
0.54
2:46AM
0.21
3:08PM
0.51
3:17AM
0.36
3:46PM
0.51
3:47AM
0.51
4:26PM
0.53
4:15AM
0.66
5:09PM
0.57
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--6:08--6:08--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09
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Rain (mm)
3-4464108-85443412445102
Temp. °C282928282827282829282828282828272828272526
Feels °C (?)303030302927283130292928282829283133312330
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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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