West Passage (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

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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
30.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) 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 0.8m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.8
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.3
WNW
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)7777877777877769913121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)25431636034535823712412189546347352280018413735
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
5
SE
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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off
offcrossglassoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:09AM
1.52
10:55PM
1.72
12:04PM
1.39
11:37PM
1.65
1:24PM
1.29
12:36AM
1.57
3:37PM
1.28
1:59AM
1.54
5:19PM
1.38
3:29AM
1.58
5:54PM
1.50
4:40AM
1.69
6:21PM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
0.97
5:33AM
0.68
4:41PM
1.08
6:47AM
0.72
5:17PM
1.18
8:27AM
0.70
8:22PM
1.25
9:50AM
0.60
10:07PM
1.17
10:49AM
0.47
11:03PM
1.05
11:33AM
0.34
11:45PM
0.90
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-6:10--6:09--6:09--6:08--6:08--6:07--6:07-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
51120235122-1613114-2-29
Temp. °C272628282828292928292928282727282828292928
Feels °C (?)262628282830313332343432313130313131303131
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at West Passage (Babelthuap) (moderate winds from the W at Babelthuap (Palau)/Roman Tmetuchl International Airport 23 km from West Passage (Babelthuap)). A 1.4m local chop from the WSW

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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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