Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 13 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
29.8° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM. 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+) 8AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
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
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
446
235
354
198
235
343
241
241
198
160
160
158
113
118
154
113
108
80
84
108
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
E
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:49AM0.72m
3:32AM0.74m
3:20AM0.78m
3:10AM0.83m
3:06AM0.88m
3:18AM0.93m
3:44AM0.96m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.26m
12:28PM0.16m
12:53PM0.07m
1:27PM0.00m
2:05PM-0.02m
2:47PM-0.02m
3:30PM0.02m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
5
10
9
2
3
4
1
5
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
Temp °C
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
31
31
30
31
31
30
31
32
32
32
34
32
31
31
32
31
32
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
0.7
S
14
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
Energy kJ
293
234
180
257
198
235
288
241
241
198
160
160
158
113
118
154
113
108
80
84
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.1
S
26
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
163
150
13
121
100
31
24
46
44
17
16
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
20
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
13
11
9
31
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
464
446
235
354
343
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1651
1565
0
15
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Solomon Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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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