Desperation Point surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 16 days.
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