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Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.10° E

Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Despretes sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.0° 

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


Despretes surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with 224 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 10th Oct)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:47PM0.85m
7:04PM0.80m
7:10PM0.73m
6:51PM0.66m
3:34AM0.48m
5:42PM0.63m
5:14AM0.46m
4:48PM0.66m
6:42AM0.45m
4:27PM0.71m
Low Tide
10:04AM0.15m
10:29AM0.21m
10:43AM0.28m
1:32AM0.47m
10:39AM0.37m
00:54AM0.41m
9:33AM0.43m
00:48AM0.33m
7:44AM0.45m
00:49AM0.26m
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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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