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Desperations surfForecast / Mamanucas / Fiji
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Jun 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
28.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Desperations surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 (Jun 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | |
47 | 60 | 42 | 55 | 46 | 39 | 120 | 51 | 71 | 71 | 37 | 45 | 34 | 55 | 169 | 114 | 190 | 409 | 363 | 932 | 694 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:08PM1.33m | 7:52AM1.50m | 8:52PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.46m | 9:37PM1.29m | 9:16AM1.41m | 10:24PM1.29m | 10:02AM1.36m | 11:11PM1.31m | 10:53AM1.33m | 11:58PM1.35m | 11:49AM1.30m | 00:45AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.55m | 2:30PM0.26m | 2:31AM0.58m | 3:12PM0.29m | 3:15AM0.62m | 3:54PM0.33m | 4:03AM0.65m | 4:37PM0.37m | 4:56AM0.66m | 5:22PM0.40m | 5:54AM0.63m | 6:09PM0.42m | 6:54AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | 5:43 |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 47 | 60 | 35 | 33 | 46 | 39 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 61 | 35 | 45 | 34 | 28 | 169 | 114 | 190 | 409 | 363 | 932 | 694 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 5 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 22 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 42 | 37 | 22 | 35 | 3 | 24 | 71 | 71 | 37 | 37 | 20 | 33 | 8 | 40 | 120 | 93 | 133 | 75 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 15 | NW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 24 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 27 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 55 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 55 | 13 | 9 | 120 | 7 | 32 | 20 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 114 | 8 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1231 | 5 | 0 | 868 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 927 | 927 | 1292 |
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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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