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Melekeok (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 +09Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melekeok (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | |
362 | 305 | 293 | 299 | 329 | 329 | 293 | 312 | 266 | 266 | 207 | 207 | 176 | 158 | 161 | 161 | 158 | 127 | 226 | 127 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.65m | 8:26AM1.82m | 10:14PM1.59m | 9:18AM1.71m | 11:12PM1.54m | 10:18AM1.57m | 00:15AM1.51m | 11:32AM1.44m | 1:18AM1.52m | 1:01PM1.35m | 2:15AM1.55m | 2:33PM1.33m | 3:04AM1.58m | 3:49PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.82m | 3:24PM0.03m | 3:34AM0.87m | 4:18PM0.17m | 4:38AM0.91m | 5:16PM0.33m | 5:57AM0.92m | 6:19PM0.48m | 7:25AM0.86m | 7:27PM0.60m | 8:43AM0.75m | 8:32PM0.70m | 9:42AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 |
8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 362 | 305 | 293 | 299 | 329 | 329 | 293 | 312 | 266 | 266 | 207 | 207 | 176 | 158 | 161 | 161 | 158 | 127 | 226 | 127 | 216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | ENE 12 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 85 | 57 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | SE 6 | NNE 10 | SE 6 | E 12 | S 6 | SE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | NNE 10 | SSW 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | 128 | 294 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 939 | 1101 | 957 | 939 | 961 | 961 | 939 | 961 | 961 | 939 | 961 | 968 | 0 | 939 | 961 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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