Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Issued: 2 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
30.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 30th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
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
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
51
47
44
36
34
39
59
54
55
44
28
46
41
43
42
43
44
44
42
42
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:23PM1.50m
6:20AM1.64m
7:57PM1.53m
6:57AM1.66m
8:30PM1.55m
7:34AM1.67m
9:03PM1.57m
8:11AM1.65m
9:34PM1.59m
8:49AM1.61m
10:06PM1.60m
9:31AM1.55m
10:39PM1.61m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.20m
00:41AM0.88m
1:13PM0.17m
1:17AM0.85m
1:48PM0.16m
1:53AM0.84m
2:22PM0.18m
2:30AM0.83m
2:55PM0.23m
3:09AM0.81m
3:27PM0.30m
3:50AM0.80m
4:01PM0.39m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
 mm
7
15
7
7
5
12
6
7
5
3
8
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
29
28
28
32
31
30
30
30
30
32
32
31
31
32
30
31
31
30
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
42
43
36
36
34
34
39
59
54
55
44
28
46
41
43
42
43
44
44
42
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
6
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
E
9
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
32
51
47
44
31
21
26
20
20
13
6
24
7
15
9
10
38
35
36
33
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
W
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
Energy kJ
16
32
26
15
36
34
16
15
14
14
14
13
20
10
14
14
9
9
24
23
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1
WSW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.4
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
NW
4
1
W
4
Energy kJ
54
69
83
82
17
12
1
3
2
1
8
17
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
967
968
0
0
939
939
982
0
0
0
950
0
967
0
0
0
967
939
961
0
939
Best forecast wave conditions in Palau
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Palau
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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