
Surf Forecasts:
Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNE swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 24 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NE 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 (Nov 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 |
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245 | 190 | 238 | 275 | 260 | 302 | 394 | 386 | 346 | 419 | 137 | 320 | 472 | 397 | 471 | 593 | 513 | 412 | 308 | 302 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.75m | 8:02AM1.61m | 7:14PM1.71m | 8:38AM1.56m | 7:45PM1.66m | 9:16AM1.50m | 8:17PM1.60m | 9:58AM1.43m | 8:51PM1.52m | 10:46AM1.38m | 9:31PM1.44m | 11:44AM1.36m | 10:23PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.74m | 1:26AM0.11m | 1:31PM0.77m | 2:00AM0.14m | 2:02PM0.81m | 2:34AM0.20m | 2:35PM0.87m | 3:11AM0.28m | 3:12PM0.93m | 3:51AM0.38m | 3:57PM0.99m | 4:36AM0.48m | 5:01PM1.03m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ENE 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | ENE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 12 |
202 | 190 | 238 | 188 | 99 | 159 | 122 | 121 | 251 | 222 | 218 | 320 | 472 | 397 | 471 | 593 | 513 | 412 | 308 | 302 | 371 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | ESE 9 | N 10 | ESE 9 | NW 14 | NNW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | ENE 10 | NNW 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 |
24 | 173 | 48 | 16 | 51 | 16 | 47 | 193 | 111 | 63 | 137 | 198 | 19 | 133 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNW 8 | ESE 8 | NE 12 | ESE 9 | NNE 13 | NNE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | N 9 | NNE 13 | — | ESE 10 | NNW 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 |
7 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 38 | 181 | — | 19 | 8 | — | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | — | NE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — |
245 | — | 194 | 275 | 260 | 302 | 394 | 386 | 346 | 419 | 99 | — | 415 | 214 | 257 | 295 | 335 | 188 | 204 | 184 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 1107 | 939 | 939 | 85 | 939 | 1101 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 20 | 85 | 20 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 20 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
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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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