Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
30.3°C
0.9° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NNE swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) 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 0.8m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 18th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 18th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 4th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
4
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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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
12
1.2
NNE
12
1.2
NNE
11
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NNE
10
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
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0.9
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11
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11
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11
1.1
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13
1.1
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12
1.1
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12
1.2
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11
1.1
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11
1.1
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11
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10
1.1
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10
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10
0.9
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
548
392
319
279
231
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247
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286
258
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192
142
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
15
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15
ENE
15
ENE
20
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15
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15
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15
E
15
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ESE
10
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15
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15
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15
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15
NE
15
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15
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Wind State
on
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High Tide
3:27PM1.57m
3:42AM1.44m
4:08PM1.65m
4:43AM1.53m
4:43PM1.71m
5:31AM1.60m
5:15PM1.75m
6:13AM1.64m
5:45PM1.77m
6:51AM1.66m
6:14PM1.77m
7:27AM1.65m
6:44PM1.75m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.69m
9:47AM0.60m
10:34PM0.52m
10:35AM0.63m
11:13PM0.37m
11:16AM0.65m
11:49PM0.25m
11:53AM0.68m
00:22AM0.16m
12:27PM0.71m
00:54AM0.12m
12:59PM0.74m
1:26AM0.11m
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Temp °C
28
29
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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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