Desperations Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.82° S 177.13° E

Desperations Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Desperations sea temperature is
25.8°C
0.6° 

Desperations surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Desperations surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,709 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
784
2209
1457
1546
1094
1488
2423
2038
1933
1960
4277
3182
2355
1301
669
536
1094
2164
3020
2682
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
30
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
20
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
40
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:50AM1.29m
2:07PM1.17m
1:54AM1.31m
3:01PM1.22m
2:49AM1.36m
3:44PM1.30m
3:35AM1.42m
4:20PM1.39m
4:17AM1.49m
4:54PM1.48m
4:57AM1.54m
5:27PM1.57m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.71m
7:39AM0.48m
7:47PM0.70m
8:37AM0.44m
8:46PM0.65m
9:24AM0.38m
9:34PM0.58m
10:04AM0.33m
10:16PM0.49m
10:39AM0.28m
10:55PM0.41m
11:13AM0.24m
11:33PM0.32m
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6:03
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6:00
5:58
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6:06
6:06
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Temp °C
22
21
22
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
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23
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23
23
21
Feels °C
16
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18
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18
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20
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19
22
22
19
22
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21
18
17
15
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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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