Desperations Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.82° S 177.13° E

Desperations Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Desperations sea temperature is
25.8°C
0.5° 

Desperations surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Desperations surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desperations this week:

The surf forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Desperations in the next 16 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
3
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1010
672
561
407
277
199
145
130
403
740
1725
1430
1045
1094
1412
2486
1873
1835
7194
6134
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
5
ESE
5
NNE
20
WNW
30
S
35
S
40
S
30
SE
30
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
cross-on
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High Tide
9:52PM1.45m
10:43AM1.23m
10:42PM1.37m
11:48AM1.17m
11:43PM1.31m
1:00PM1.14m
00:50AM1.29m
2:07PM1.17m
1:54AM1.31m
3:01PM1.22m
2:49AM1.36m
3:44PM1.30m
Low Tide
4:25AM0.40m
4:27PM0.61m
5:24AM0.46m
5:26PM0.68m
6:31AM0.49m
6:36PM0.71m
7:39AM0.48m
7:47PM0.70m
8:37AM0.44m
8:46PM0.65m
9:24AM0.38m
9:34PM0.58m
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Temp °C
24
23
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Feels °C
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24
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22
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Information about the Desperations Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Desperations provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Desperations can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Desperations 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 (Desperations) 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 Desperations 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.

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