Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 29 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Despretes in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
50
50
76
85
63
79
68
64
61
99
68
36
52
50
22
31
53
32
82
69
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
E
10
ENE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
SW
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
5
NE
15
NE
5
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
High Tide
3:45AM0.68m
3:32AM0.73m
3:32AM0.77m
3:42AM0.81m
4:00AM0.83m
4:25AM0.85m
4:53AM0.85m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.27m
12:41PM0.21m
12:46PM0.15m
12:59PM0.12m
1:18PM0.10m
1:43PM0.10m
2:15PM0.11m
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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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
6:21
2
3
11
1
1
1
3
2
5
2
1
3
6
5
2
Temp °C
29
28
29
28
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
29
28
28
30
32
32
32
30
30
30
31
33
32
32
32
31
31
32
32
31
31
32
32
30
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
69
50
50
76
85
63
79
68
64
61
55
68
36
52
50
22
31
53
32
31
69
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
16
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
S
7
Energy kJ
8
9
7
6
21
8
16
15
12
11
16
19
4
26
82
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
10
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
2
17
16
3
3
4
10
2
2
18
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
15
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Solomon Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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