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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 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
28.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 19th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
NNE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
2
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.8
NE
1.1
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1
NE
1.4
NE
1.9
NE
2.2
NE
2.1
NE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)1414141413131414141381388129109998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2250176016171236138763772617871633511403369306273286321695854675481381
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01AM
1.82
7:14PM
1.83
7:28AM
1.88
7:55PM
1.83
7:56AM
1.90
8:37PM
1.78
8:27AM
1.89
9:22PM
1.68
9:00AM
1.83
10:13PM
1.55
9:38AM
1.74
11:15PM
1.40
10:23AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:48AM
0.29
1:07PM
0.35
1:20AM
0.33
1:42PM
0.23
1:53AM
0.40
2:19PM
0.15
2:26AM
0.50
2:59PM
0.12
3:01AM
0.63
3:43PM
0.16
3:38AM
0.77
4:34PM
0.25
4:22AM
0.91
5:39PM
0.37
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:10--6:10--6:10
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
------1--61--2-271389
Temp. °C272827272828272828272828272828272627282828
Feels °C (?)262726272727272829272728282929292828303030
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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.

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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