Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.49° N 134.64° E

Melekeok (Babelthuap) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Melekeok (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.1° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 (Aug 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Melekeok (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
14
0.5
NE
14
0.5
NE
14
0.6
NE
12
0.5
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
102
93
89
120
69
47
31
19
24
23
41
39
56
57
62
64
64
63
59
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
4:56PM1.40m
3:37AM1.62m
5:49PM1.52m
4:46AM1.72m
6:30PM1.63m
5:44AM1.81m
7:07PM1.72m
6:35AM1.87m
7:42PM1.79m
7:22AM1.88m
8:14PM1.82m
8:07AM1.83m
8:45PM1.83m
Low Tide
9:54PM1.02m
10:53AM0.18m
11:04PM0.92m
11:46AM0.08m
11:57PM0.79m
12:31PM0.03m
00:44AM0.67m
1:12PM0.04m
1:27AM0.56m
1:50PM0.10m
2:09AM0.48m
2:26PM0.22m
2:49AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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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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