Desperation Point surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 4,939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desperation Point this week:
The surf forecast for Desperation Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 16 days.
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