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Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° 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 Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Despretes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | |
631 | 536 | 442 | 528 | 434 | 239 | 245 | 346 | 230 | 235 | 241 | 241 | 198 | 202 | 160 | 157 | 119 | 113 | 108 | 264 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:18AM0.71m | 3:49AM0.72m | 3:32AM0.74m | 3:20AM0.78m | 3:10AM0.83m | 3:06AM0.88m | 3:18AM0.93m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.33m | 1:05PM0.35m | 12:18PM0.26m | 12:28PM0.16m | 12:53PM0.07m | 1:27PM0.00m | 2:05PM-0.02m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 |
 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | 6:19 |
10 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 412 | 388 | 148 | 355 | 293 | 239 | 134 | 220 | 230 | 235 | 241 | 241 | 198 | 202 | 160 | 157 | 119 | 113 | 108 | 160 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 26 | S 13 | S 12 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 57 | — | 185 | 163 | 150 | 13 | 121 | 73 | 31 | 55 | 46 | 23 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 26 | S 24 | S 22 | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | 150 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 54 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | 631 | 536 | 442 | 528 | 434 | — | 245 | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 264 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 947 | 947 | 947 | 1565 | 2238 | 1727 | 947 | 2051 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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