Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Solomon-Islands – New Georgia)
| Name: | Despretes |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Despretes in New Georgia is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a right hand reef break. Rarely crowded here. Beware of coral.
Overall Despretes Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Despretes surf quality by season and Despretes surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Despretes |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Despretes:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Skull Island | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Mbirimbiri | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Lavata | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kundu Kundu | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Makuti | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Despretes: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 3446 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3514 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 3548 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3559 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3970 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Despretes: |
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| Closest tide station | Nususonga, Solomon Islands | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Blackett Strait, Solomon Islands | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Gizo Anchorage, Solomon Islands | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lolomo Passage, Solomon Islands | 41 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Viru, Solomon Islands | 46 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Despretes: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 1983 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 2017 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 2020 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 2025 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2067 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Despretes: |
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| Closest city location | Gizo (Solomon Islands) | 23 mi |
| Second closest city location | Au (Solomon Islands) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Buala (Solomon Islands) | 171 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kieta (Papua New Guinea) | 178 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arawa (Papua New Guinea) | 180 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Despretes is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Papua New Guinea, which is 1093 km (679 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Despretes is Nadzab Airport (LAE), also in Papua New Guinea, 1161 km (721 miles) away.
