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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 +09
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melekeok (Babelthuap) this week:
The surf forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 12 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 33 | 35 | 59 | 79 | 65 | 42 | 64 | 46 | 39 | 38 | 44 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 15 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 56 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 1.53 | 4:47AM 1.57 | 5:54PM 1.62 | 5:35AM 1.66 | 6:21PM 1.70 | 6:16AM 1.72 | 6:46PM 1.75 | 6:53AM 1.75 | 7:09PM 1.78 | 7:27AM 1.75 | 7:32PM 1.78 | 8:01AM 1.71 | 7:55PM 1.76 | 8:35AM 1.64 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:04PM 0.81 | 11:22AM 0.33 | 11:44PM 0.67 | 11:59AM 0.31 | 12:18AM 0.55 | 12:31PM 0.33 | 12:49AM 0.44 | 1:00PM 0.38 | 1:19AM 0.35 | 1:28PM 0.44 | 1:48AM 0.30 | 1:55PM 0.52 | 2:18AM 0.28 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | ||
| Sunset | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 4 | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Palau
The wind is still cross-off at Melekeok (Babelthuap) (light winds from the S at WeatherServiceOffice- Koror- Palau Wci. 24 km from Melekeok (Babelthuap)). 0.4m 7s swell from the SE with a 0.4m 5s windswell from the SSE and a 0.3m 8s swell from the ENE as well as a 0.2m 8s swell from the NE. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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