Desperations surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s 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 (Jul 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperations in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
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