Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 22 May 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
29.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 24th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
1
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.7
S
11
1.8
S
12
2
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
137
223
248
711
946
1305
1325
930
802
499
396
272
198
153
143
106
81
83
63
47
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
E
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
SE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:11AM0.88m
5:28AM0.81m
5:31AM0.73m
4:57AM0.66m
2:20AM0.66m
1:39AM0.71m
1:41AM0.75m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.16m
3:01PM0.22m
2:38PM0.25m
2:27PM0.27m
2:07PM0.27m
1:20PM0.25m
12:41PM0.21m
12:29PM0.15m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
1
1
2
4
3
2
9
7
4
4
1
3
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
28
29
28
29
29
29
30
29
29
32
32
32
32
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.8
S
13
1.8
S
12
2
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
14
137
4
28
215
946
1305
1325
930
802
499
396
272
198
153
143
106
81
83
63
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
15
7
9
8
6
6
5
19
7
18
36
17
16
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
6
8
6
6
6
6
20
18
19
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
223
248
711
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
852
15
852
852
947
767
1651
767
15
7
7
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
40
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Solomon Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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