Desperations Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.82° S 177.13° E

Desperations Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Desperations sea temperature is
25.7°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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,031 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2.3
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.8
SE
8
0.8
SSW
13
1.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4570
3079
2144
1301
669
486
1108
2024
1951
1788
2056
2211
732
585
379
325
403
222
211
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
20
SE
35
SE
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SE
35
SE
35
SSE
30
ESE
30
SE
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ESE
25
SE
35
SE
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ESE
5
WNW
15
ESE
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
3:35AM1.42m
4:20PM1.39m
4:17AM1.49m
4:54PM1.48m
4:57AM1.54m
5:27PM1.57m
5:36AM1.58m
6:01PM1.64m
6:16AM1.59m
6:36PM1.69m
6:59AM1.58m
7:14PM1.71m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.58m
10:04AM0.33m
10:16PM0.49m
10:39AM0.28m
10:55PM0.41m
11:13AM0.24m
11:33PM0.32m
11:48AM0.22m
00:12AM0.25m
12:24PM0.22m
00:52AM0.19m
1:01PM0.25m
1:35AM0.16m
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Temp °C
23
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23
23
21
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Feels °C
24
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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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