Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.4° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, NNE swell with 1,098 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 7th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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NNE
12
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NNE
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1.5
NNE
14
1.5
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13
1.3
NNE
13
1.2
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12
1.2
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0.9
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11
0.6
ENE
18
0.8
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17
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17
0.9
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16
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13
0.7
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12
0.7
N
10
0.8
NNE
12
1.2
NNE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
268
1098
833
756
569
440
413
269
176
223
373
601
441
382
293
253
147
96
193
385
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
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20
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:16PM1.51m
3:49AM1.51m
4:54PM1.63m
4:50AM1.62m
5:27PM1.72m
5:39AM1.70m
5:56PM1.79m
6:22AM1.75m
6:24PM1.83m
7:01AM1.76m
6:51PM1.83m
7:38AM1.74m
7:18PM1.81m
Low Tide
9:24AM0.45m
10:06PM0.83m
10:22AM0.41m
10:55PM0.65m
11:07AM0.40m
11:35PM0.48m
11:46AM0.41m
00:11AM0.34m
12:21PM0.45m
00:44AM0.23m
12:53PM0.51m
1:17AM0.16m
1:24PM0.58m
1:49AM0.15m
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Temp °C
28
28
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Feels °C
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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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