Surf Forecasts:
Desperations surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,580 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jul 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperations in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, in freedom units. I'm looking at this stretch, and honestly, it's a tough one. You've got a real dry spell for any quality waves, and it’s going to feel quiet for a while.
The only spot on the list is Desperations. It's a reef break that likes the SSW swell, so the direction is a match. But the wind is the enemy here. For the first week, we’re looking at a lot of wind from the SE and SSE that's cross-onshore or cross-shore, just wrecking the surface. The water is about 78°, which is normal for this time of year, so at least you don't need a thick suit.
The first time it gets interesting is on Wednesday, the 29th of July in the afternoon. It's still marginal. There's a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, so there's some energy (combined energy of 1040), and the wind drops to a light breeze, but it’s still cross-shore. Thursday, the 30th of July afternoon, is much better. The swell is 4ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, and it goes glassy. A 3 mph wind from the west. That is as clean as it gets. It will be small, but it’ll be perfect. That is the session you want. After that, the wind picks back up or goes onshore, and the size stays small until the start of August.
Now for the second week. Wednesday, the 5th of August, is a huge day, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. We are talking 8ft to 8ft from the SSE with a 14 to 15-second period. That's a massive amount of energy (combined energy of 3277 to 5354). The wind is okay, but the size closes out the reef. That's for experts only. If you're a charger, that morning is your window. Thursday, the 6th of August, is a much better prospect. It's clean with a cross-offshore wind in the morning, and the swell is 6ft to 6ft from the SSE with a 14-second period. That’s a manageable size for a good crew, and it will be clean. That is another standout. After that, the wind turns messy again and the swell fades.
So, for Desperations: the standout sessions are the glassy Thursday afternoon on the 30th of July and the clean, moderate swell on Thursday morning the 6th of August. The big one on the 5th of August is for the heavy-water crew only. Most days, you are fighting the wind. It’s a quiet run, but those two windows are worth a look.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2257 | 2513 | 1813 | 1030 | 1095 | 1262 | 1052 | 972 | 532 | 253 | 361 | 558 | 175 | 240 | 425 | 425 | 443 | 175 | 367 | 1094 | 1484 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.30m | 5:13AM1.53m | 6:05PM1.35m | 5:52AM1.56m | 6:42PM1.39m | 6:30AM1.58m | 7:17PM1.43m | 7:07AM1.58m | 7:53PM1.47m | 7:45AM1.56m | 8:28PM1.49m | 8:25AM1.51m | 9:05PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.28m | 11:08PM0.53m | 11:50AM0.23m | 11:48PM0.50m | 12:26PM0.20m | 00:27AM0.47m | 1:01PM0.18m | 1:05AM0.45m | 1:35PM0.19m | 1:44AM0.45m | 2:09PM0.21m | 2:24AM0.44m | 2:44PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2257 | 2513 | 1813 | 1030 | 1095 | 1262 | 1052 | 60 | 250 | 113 | 361 | 210 | 167 | 240 | 425 | 425 | 443 | 118 | 367 | 1094 | 1484 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 17 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 157 | 59 | 69 | 65 | 38 | 45 | 70 | 8 | 437 | 247 | 180 | 119 | 84 | 84 | 161 | 106 | 125 | 175 | 216 | 30 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | SSE 16 | — | S 10 | — | SE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | — | SSW 16 | S 20 | S 24 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 62 | 106 | — | — | 25 | — | 19 | — | 99 | 158 | 61 | 39 | 175 | 72 | 47 | 15 | — | 162 | 7 | 11 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 25 | — | 33 | 52 | 172 | 87 | 972 | 532 | 253 | 233 | 558 | — | 214 | — | — | 347 | 20 | 177 | 50 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1183 | 1183 | 1226 | 1292 | 1292 | 1228 | 1258 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 118 | 274 | 869 | 869 | 942 |
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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).
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