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West Passage (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 19 Oct 2025 +09
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Passage (Babelthuap) this week:
The surf forecast for West Passage (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Passage (Babelthuap) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+09) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Passage (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 211 | 151 | 149 | 133 | 220 | 173 | 168 | 183 | 154 | 284 | 278 | 292 | 258 | 184 | 142 | 257 | 199 | 156 | 77 | 39 | 72 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 1.90 | 6:22AM 1.87 | 6:27PM 1.96 | 6:57AM 1.91 | 6:50PM 2.00 | 7:29AM 1.92 | 7:14PM 2.02 | 8:00AM 1.90 | 7:38PM 2.01 | 8:31AM 1.86 | 8:03PM 1.99 | 9:04AM 1.79 | 8:30PM 1.95 | 9:41AM 1.71 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:03AM 0.52 | 12:13PM 0.58 | 12:35AM 0.41 | 12:44PM 0.63 | 1:05AM 0.34 | 1:12PM 0.70 | 1:33AM 0.31 | 1:37PM 0.79 | 2:00AM 0.33 | 2:00PM 0.89 | 2:28AM 0.37 | 2:22PM 0.99 | 2:59AM 0.45 | ||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 5 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 9 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Palau
Continuing clean conditions at West Passage (Babelthuap) (calm at Babelthuap (Palau)/Roman Tmetuchl International Airport 23 km from West Passage (Babelthuap)). A 1.1m groundswell from the NE
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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 12 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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