Despretes Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.10° E

Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Despretes sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.1° 

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


Despretes surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 876 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.6
S
11
1.2
S
8
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.6
S
6
1.2
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7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
1.4
S
8
1.6
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
584
172
636
510
494
303
285
303
147
167
158
200
146
184
150
127
134
78
221
334
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
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SE
25
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30
ESE
15
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15
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15
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10
E
5
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10
SSW
10
NE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
35
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35
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:39PM0.82m
11:02PM0.85m
11:56PM0.88m
1:08AM0.88m
2:14AM0.88m
3:01AM0.85m
3:35AM0.80m
Low Tide
12:05PM-0.05m
12:38PM-0.10m
1:12PM-0.10m
1:43PM-0.07m
2:05PM0.00m
2:07PM0.10m
1:31PM0.18m
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Temp °C
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
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25
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Feels °C
25
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29
26
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27
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23
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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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