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West Passage (Babelthuap) surfForecast / Palau / Palau

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 24 Nov 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
29.8° 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 Sunday (Nov 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+09) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 24th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 24th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 28th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNW
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.3
NNE
1
N
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.6
N
0.7
NNW
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
Period(s) (?)109991515151413131312912111111101010101010998891514141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1034681035341341491992772384771694544354193223272772252201641491267772448410672114142132927169
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
NE
10
E
0
ESE
5
SSE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglassglassoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:18PM
1.55
1:49AM
1.47
3:08PM
1.59
3:15AM
1.46
3:49PM
1.64
4:25AM
1.50
4:26PM
1.69
5:21AM
1.55
5:01PM
1.75
6:06AM
1.61
5:34PM
1.80
6:44AM
1.66
6:07PM
1.85
7:20AM
1.69
6:38PM
1.89
7:55AM
1.71
7:10PM
1.92
8:31AM
1.70
7:44PM
1.94
9:09AM
1.68
8:20PM
1.93
9:52AM
1.65
9:02PM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
1.05
8:30AM
0.77
9:26PM
0.89
9:26AM
0.80
10:15PM
0.72
10:16AM
0.80
10:58PM
0.55
10:59AM
0.80
11:35PM
0.40
11:39AM
0.81
12:10AM
0.28
12:13PM
0.83
12:43AM
0.20
12:45PM
0.86
1:16AM
0.16
1:14PM
0.90
1:48AM
0.16
1:43PM
0.95
2:23AM
0.18
2:14PM
1.00
3:02AM
0.23
2:51PM
1.05
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:44-
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Rain (mm)
12121-1312446412114-12381525712125341--1-1
Temp. °C272828292928282728282928303028302928292928282827282828282727292928292928
Feels °C (?)253029302929292830303132323332343331343432313232313132323231313130293030

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). 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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