Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 +11
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Despretes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Despretes sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
101
76
69
49
94
75
174
81
67
62
64
64
43
41
57
45
28
24
28
26
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
15
SE
5
E
5
SW
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
E
10
SE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
High Tide
4:31AM0.65m
3:45AM0.68m
3:32AM0.73m
3:32AM0.77m
3:42AM0.81m
4:00AM0.83m
4:25AM0.85m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.34m
12:44PM0.27m
12:41PM0.21m
12:46PM0.15m
12:59PM0.12m
1:18PM0.10m
1:43PM0.10m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
5
3
1
3
2
20
9
1
3
1
1
2
3
3
9
3
1
Temp °C
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
25
27
27
26
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
31
32
31
31
32
32
30
26
31
30
30
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
130
101
76
69
49
49
75
107
81
67
62
64
64
43
41
57
45
28
24
28
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
8
9
7
6
8
8
17
14
15
25
20
12
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
21
17
15
3
3
7
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
5
4
94
174
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
7
0
0
7
0
7
0
0
7
0
36
7
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in New Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Solomon Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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