Despretes Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.10° E

Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Despretes sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.4° 

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


Despretes surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSE swell with 699 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Friday
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Saturday
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(10 max)
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1
2
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0
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
2.1
SSE
9
2
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
0.5
S
12
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
11
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
0.3
S
13
1.1
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
686
629
466
516
240
223
220
90
74
169
98
74
52
37
57
67
164
31
102
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
SE
5
S
5
E
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
25
SE
30
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:56PM0.72m
6:26AM0.40m
6:57PM0.76m
7:00PM0.80m
7:07PM0.84m
7:21PM0.85m
7:42PM0.85m
8:08PM0.84m
Low Tide
2:42AM0.37m
10:53AM0.32m
10:14AM0.28m
9:43AM0.20m
9:52AM0.13m
10:19AM0.07m
10:48AM0.03m
mod rain
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
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clear
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6:33
6:31
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6:30
6:30
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6:29
6:29
 mm
10
18
2
8
15
7
4
5
1
1
1
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Temp °C
25
25
25
26
25
25
26
26
27
28
27
27
27
27
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27
26
26
Feels °C
25
26
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27
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32
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27
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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