Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
29.2°C
0.2° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, ENE swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with ENE swell.

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

The surf forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 13th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
NNE
13
0.3
NNE
12
0.5
E
15
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E
15
0.5
E
15
0.6
E
14
0.7
ENE
14
0.7
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14
0.7
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14
0.7
ENE
14
0.9
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13
0.9
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13
0.9
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13
0.8
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0.7
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12
0.6
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12
0.5
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12
0.4
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15
0.5
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14
0.8
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13
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
29
110
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142
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157
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79
78
107
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201
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
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15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
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25
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25
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20
WSW
20
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30
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30
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:35PM1.77m
6:30AM1.83m
7:05PM1.83m
7:12AM1.84m
7:33PM1.86m
7:53AM1.80m
8:01PM1.85m
8:32AM1.72m
8:27PM1.80m
9:10AM1.61m
8:54PM1.73m
9:49AM1.48m
9:21PM1.64m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.19m
00:30AM0.50m
12:49PM0.22m
1:08AM0.38m
1:22PM0.29m
1:44AM0.30m
1:54PM0.39m
2:19AM0.26m
2:24PM0.51m
2:53AM0.27m
2:53PM0.63m
3:28AM0.32m
3:21PM0.75m
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Temp °C
29
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Feels °C
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29
26
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26
29
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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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