Desperations Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Mamanucas, Fiji)

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Desperations Surf Guide

Desperations in Mamanucas is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the north northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no reef break. It's sometimes crowded here. Take care of - Rips / undertow.

Desperations Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	29.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Desperations:

The best conditions reported for surf at Desperations occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

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What's the best time of year to surf Desperations (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Desperations with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 38% of the time in March while 52% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 10% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

38%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

52%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

10%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Desperations surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.

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Desperations Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 18 April 2021, 11:11 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 18
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	14	21	20	19
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	glass	glass	glass

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Tides at Desperations

Current tide and informaton

For Cloudbreak, 33.0 km from Desperations.

Next High Water: 11:20pm | 1.19m

Next Low Water: 04:54pm | 0.45m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Desperations Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Desperations won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 29.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite