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Desperations surfForecast / Mamanucas / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
28.9° 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 Friday (May 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 6th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 6th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 20 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | |
256 | 390 | 401 | 322 | 284 | 334 | 397 | 334 | 460 | 161 | 197 | 368 | 460 | 681 | 325 | 575 | 318 | 386 | 612 | 136 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:49AM1.64m | 6:25PM1.45m | 6:23AM1.62m | 7:04PM1.43m | 6:58AM1.59m | 7:44PM1.38m | 7:34AM1.54m | 8:27PM1.33m | 8:13AM1.48m | 9:12PM1.28m | 8:56AM1.42m | 10:02PM1.24m | 9:42AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.37m | 12:15PM0.20m | 00:16AM0.40m | 12:52PM0.19m | 00:53AM0.44m | 1:30PM0.21m | 1:30AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.24m | 2:10AM0.54m | 2:51PM0.29m | 2:52AM0.60m | 3:36PM0.34m | 3:38AM0.65m | 4:25PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 101 | 119 | 131 | 103 | 87 | 334 | 397 | 334 | 137 | 147 | 197 | 368 | 184 | 318 | 82 | 205 | 318 | 16 | 227 | 50 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 11 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 256 | 248 | 280 | 312 | 252 | 8 | 67 | 94 | 243 | 161 | 176 | 7 | 223 | 142 | 4 | 45 | 44 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | NW 11 | S 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 10 | SW 13 | — | — | N 10 | S 18 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 11 | N 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 58 | 58 | 33 | 26 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 85 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | 390 | 401 | 322 | 284 | 91 | 277 | 291 | 460 | — | — | 237 | 460 | 681 | 325 | 575 | — | 386 | 612 | 136 | 165 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 923 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1188 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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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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