Desperations surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperations over the next 16 days.
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