West Passage (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 04 Dec 2025 +09
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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
29.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Dec 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 5th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 7th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 4th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Passage (Babelthuap) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.2
NNW
1
N
1
NNW
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.7
NE
1.1
N
1.1
N
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1
N
1
N
0.9
N
Period(s) (?)14131313131110111110101091211101515998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)377299246242235308204238272353290225168159300247258262169165116
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
0
NNW
5
E
5
E
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
2.03
7:23AM
1.79
6:38PM
2.08
8:10AM
1.79
7:22PM
2.10
8:57AM
1.76
8:07PM
2.07
9:43AM
1.71
8:54PM
1.99
10:31AM
1.66
9:43PM
1.87
11:21AM
1.62
10:38PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:56AM
0.80
12:37AM
-0.09
12:41PM
0.82
1:23AM
-0.13
1:25PM
0.85
2:09AM
-0.10
2:08PM
0.90
2:56AM
0.00
2:55PM
0.94
3:44AM
0.15
3:48PM
0.99
4:35AM
0.31
4:51PM
1.01
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:44--5:45--5:45-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
4213--62---23-----63-5
Temp. °C282828272827282828292928282928292928282928
Feels °C (?)303031303030313132343433323232313229313231
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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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