Surf Forecasts:
Desperations surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 3,613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s 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 (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 1134 | 463 | 790 | 1186 | 1422 | 1657 | 1506 | 2705 | 2188 | 1397 | 1570 | 1249 | 1803 | 1098 | 1250 | 395 | 319 | 298 | 214 | 115 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:45AM1.41m | 12:50PM1.30m | 1:33AM1.49m | 1:53PM1.32m | 2:21AM1.57m | 2:54PM1.37m | 3:10AM1.66m | 3:53PM1.42m | 4:01AM1.74m | 4:50PM1.48m | 4:52AM1.80m | 5:46PM1.53m | 5:45AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09PM0.42m | 6:54AM0.57m | 7:00PM0.42m | 7:52AM0.48m | 7:53PM0.42m | 8:49AM0.35m | 8:48PM0.40m | 9:43AM0.22m | 9:43PM0.37m | 10:37AM0.10m | 10:38PM0.34m | 11:30AM0.00m | 11:33PM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | 5:43 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 10 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 |
309 | 1134 | 450 | 298 | 1186 | 1422 | 1657 | 1506 | 2705 | 2188 | 575 | 1570 | 630 | 828 | 531 | 539 | 372 | 319 | 298 | 214 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | S 21 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
85 | 75 | 463 | 790 | 168 | 145 | 164 | 901 | 729 | 1136 | 1397 | 752 | 15 | 373 | 316 | 318 | 395 | 284 | 173 | 162 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 24 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | SSW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 15 | — | NW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | S 15 | S 13 | NW 10 | N 10 | SSE 11 |
34 | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 81 | 17 | 25 | 930 | — | 7 | 82 | 43 | 97 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 17 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | NE 3 | N 6 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 |
40 | 76 | 153 | 189 | 149 | 276 | 341 | 131 | 108 | 153 | 1171 | 853 | 1249 | 1803 | 1098 | 1250 | 270 | 1 | 12 | 128 | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 931 | 931 | 1340 | 1340 | 1275 | 1292 | 1526 | 8 | 8 | 1899 | 1275 | 1274 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 82 |
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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.











