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West Passage (Babelthuap) surf Forecast / Palau / Palau

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 09 May 2024 +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 29.5°C (Statistics for 09 May 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.8 °C)
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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 29.5°C (Statistics for 09 May 1981-2005 - mean: 29.4 °C max: 30.0 °C min: 28.8 °C)


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 (May 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 10) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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

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Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NNE
1
NE
1
NE
0.4
NE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.5
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
0.3
NNW
0.4
NE
0.2
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)101010101110101199911998886766681088121111107117666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)26726724322520019619229132961101216152210101954362013691817133190989424331
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ESE
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
ENE
0
SSE
0
SW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
N
5
NE
5
NNW
5
NW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
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
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
1.73
7:44AM
1.93
9:09PM
1.66
8:21AM
1.87
9:52PM
1.57
8:58AM
1.78
10:40PM
1.48
9:40AM
1.67
11:34PM
1.41
10:28AM
1.55
12:36AM
1.37
11:28AM
1.43
1:41AM
1.37
12:45PM
1.34
2:40AM
1.40
2:13PM
1.30
3:27AM
1.45
3:35PM
1.32
4:06AM
1.51
4:42PM
1.37
4:42AM
1.58
5:34PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
-0.18
1:48AM
0.68
2:23PM
-0.12
2:26AM
0.79
3:05PM
-0.01
3:04AM
0.89
3:50PM
0.14
3:49AM
0.98
4:40PM
0.29
4:47AM
1.05
5:37PM
0.43
6:08AM
1.06
6:42PM
0.53
7:37AM
1.01
7:48PM
0.59
8:49AM
0.88
8:50PM
0.62
9:46AM
0.72
9:44PM
0.64
10:32AM
0.55
10:32PM
0.65
11:12AM
0.38
11:14PM
0.66
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-6:10--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13-
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Rain (mm)
-11455924635167214561541313-1--11-------
Temp. °C303028292828282727282827292828292928292929292928282828303028302928292928
Feels °C (?)333232313031303130303029302828313130323132323333333332343532343332333332

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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