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West Passage (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 +09Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
West Passage (Babelthuap) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Passage (Babelthuap) sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Passage (Babelthuap) this week:
The surf forecast for West Passage (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Passage (Babelthuap) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Passage (Babelthuap) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 573 | 334 | 625 | 450 | 402 | 345 | 238 | 222 | 196 | 216 | 143 | 103 | 91 | 132 | 294 | 355 | 233 | 437 | 483 | 359 | 359 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:38AM 1.29 | 11:44AM 1.56 | 2:29AM 1.24 | 1:12PM 1.44 | 4:18AM 1.32 | 3:03PM 1.42 | 5:13AM 1.43 | 4:34PM 1.50 | 5:50AM 1.55 | 5:37PM 1.61 | 6:20AM 1.66 | 6:25PM 1.70 | 6:47AM 1.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:25AM 1.01 | 7:15PM 0.35 | 7:41AM 1.05 | 8:51PM 0.35 | 9:30AM 0.93 | 10:06PM 0.30 | 10:38AM 0.74 | 11:02PM 0.23 | 11:28AM 0.53 | 11:47PM 0.20 | 12:09PM 0.34 | 12:25AM 0.21 | 12:45PM 0.20 | |||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | 16 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 67 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | |
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Information about the West Passage (Babelthuap) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for West Passage (Babelthuap) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Passage (Babelthuap) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Passage (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 (West Passage (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 West Passage (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.
West Pass is 35 km (22 miles) from Fairhope. If you plan a vacation in Alabama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fairhope. Fairhope has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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