Desperations surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 (Oct 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperations in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
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