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Desperations surfForecast / Mamanucas / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Desperations surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Desperations sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperations in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | |
271 | 836 | 586 | 362 | 454 | 101 | 75 | 244 | 68 | 109 | 83 | 161 | 83 | 85 | 175 | 47 | 108 | 249 | 195 | 146 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:53PM1.58m | 6:53AM1.84m | 7:48PM1.57m | 7:46AM1.80m | 8:46PM1.54m | 8:42AM1.74m | 9:47PM1.50m | 9:42AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.48m | 10:47AM1.56m | 11:55PM1.48m | 11:55AM1.48m | 00:57AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM-0.04m | 00:42AM0.29m | 1:29PM-0.06m | 1:36AM0.32m | 2:23PM-0.04m | 2:32AM0.37m | 3:19PM0.02m | 3:33AM0.43m | 4:19PM0.09m | 4:39AM0.48m | 5:20PM0.17m | 5:49AM0.50m | 6:22PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 271 | 336 | 218 | 131 | 137 | 101 | 75 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 8 | 74 | 16 | 18 | 46 | 41 | 108 | 249 | 195 | 146 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 261 | 175 | 114 | 98 | 64 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 39 | 17 | 92 | 49 | 78 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 38 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 53 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 836 | 586 | 362 | 454 | — | — | 244 | — | 109 | 83 | 161 | 83 | 85 | 175 | 47 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1275 | 5 | 5 | 927 | 8 | 5 | 868 | 8 | 82 | 1183 | 82 | 8 | 171 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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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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