Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 19 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
29.5° 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)11101010916161516151413131312121111101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11410669684346176353329120812991124875835635535408319313332308
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
S
5
S
10
S
10
S
5
ENE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
E
5
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:28AM
0.86
4:35AM
0.91
4:55AM
0.94
5:21AM
0.95
5:48AM
0.92
6:12AM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
0.11
2:40PM
0.09
3:32PM
0.09
4:56PM
0.12
6:58PM
0.15
8:15PM
0.18
8:57PM
0.23
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:27--6:27--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:24--6:24-
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
2-3-312211-31--112--1
Temp. °C292928282828282828272828282928282928282828
Feels °C (?)333332333231323131323231313329313332313030
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in New Georgia? If you are looking for accommodation near Despretes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Georgia, consider staying in Au which is 39 km (24 miles) away.

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