Despretes Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.10° E

Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Despretes sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.8° 

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


Despretes surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Despretes this week:

The surf forecast for Despretes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Despretes in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
11
1.8
S
11
2
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
0.6
S
19
0.6
S
18
1.1
SSE
9
0.4
S
16
0.9
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.4
S
19
1.1
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
813
716
917
495
458
471
206
295
260
216
193
76
104
118
89
114
140
199
212
191
262
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:33PM0.78m
7:53PM0.75m
8:01PM0.71m
7:45PM0.67m
7:11PM0.65m
2:53AM0.59m
6:32PM0.63m
4:05AM0.57m
6:00PM0.64m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.19m
10:20AM0.17m
10:27AM0.16m
10:35AM0.16m
10:47AM0.19m
00:02AM0.57m
10:59AM0.23m
00:02AM0.50m
11:07AM0.29m
00:22AM0.42m
clear
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thunderstorm
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6:22
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6:20
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6:18
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
1
7
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
26
25
26
26
25
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26
Feels °C
24
24
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24
26
25
24
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
25
26
26
26
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Information about the Despretes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Despretes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Despretes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Despretes 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 (Despretes) 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 Despretes 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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