
Surf Forecasts:
Melekeok (Babelthuap) surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, NNE swell with 2,348 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melekeok (Babelthuap) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | N 15 | N 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 1068 | 962 | 1182 | 996 | 621 | 1359 | 1958 | 2007 | 2133 | 2027 | 2061 | 20 | 60 | 34 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.61m | 10:18AM1.47m | 11:14PM1.61m | 11:17AM1.39m | 11:53PM1.61m | 12:31PM1.32m | 00:40AM1.61m | 2:02PM1.29m | 1:36AM1.61m | 3:35PM1.33m | 2:39AM1.64m | 4:51PM1.42m | 3:44AM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.39m | 4:36AM0.76m | 4:37PM0.51m | 5:28AM0.71m | 5:18PM0.63m | 6:29AM0.64m | 6:09PM0.76m | 7:39AM0.55m | 7:15PM0.88m | 8:50AM0.42m | 8:35PM0.95m | 9:58AM0.27m | 9:54PM0.96m | 10:58AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | |
mm | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | N 15 | N 14 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
237 | 1068 | 962 | 1182 | 996 | 621 | 1359 | 1958 | 2007 | 2133 | 2027 | 2061 | 2258 | 2242 | 1900 | 1809 | 1349 | 1154 | 893 | 890 | 577 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 16 | NE 20 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
41 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 386 | 315 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 736 | 415 | 197 | 107 | 52 | 46 | 41 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
32 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 60 | 34 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
58 | 129 | 206 | 280 | 377 | 744 | 1165 | 1238 | 1533 | 1882 | 1518 | 1182 | 951 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 961 | 939 | 961 | 964 | 939 | 950 | 939 | 939 | 939 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 939 | 950 | 939 | 20 | 20 | 939 | 939 | 939 |
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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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