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
29.4° 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 28th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
3
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NNW
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
0.1
NW
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
N
1.3
NE
1.2
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
1
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
Period(s) (?)999111110101514111310131099891099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86787614530242536987474878273545202681981586061175158112
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
N
15
E
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
5
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
1.74
11:16AM
1.65
10:56PM
1.64
11:59AM
1.66
12:00AM
1.53
12:46PM
1.66
1:16AM
1.42
1:39PM
1.67
2:45AM
1.37
2:37PM
1.68
4:17AM
1.38
3:40PM
1.72
5:37AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
0.91
4:27AM
0.38
4:51PM
0.86
5:10AM
0.48
5:56PM
0.78
6:00AM
0.60
7:10PM
0.66
7:01AM
0.73
8:27PM
0.50
8:16AM
0.83
9:40PM
0.32
9:37AM
0.88
10:44PM
0.12
10:51AM
0.89
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:54--
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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clear
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1411-26117--311468911--
Temp. °C292729292828282827292728292728282728292729
Feels °C (?)333133323130303030312930302931312932333031
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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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