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Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 16 Jan 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
30.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Despretes this week:

The surf forecast for Despretes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 20th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 20th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Despretes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 116mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, near gales from the W by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 124mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
S
0.8
WNW
0.9
WSW
1.2
W
1.4
WSW
1.8
W
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
W
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
WSW
0.9
SW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1145566887788888888898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)102042751602725613753371791381772682912911551498682141103
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WSW
35
W
35
W
40
W
45
W
40
WNW
45
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
15
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
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on		cross-
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on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
0.77
1:45PM
0.79
2:50PM
0.81
3:36PM
0.83
4:11PM
0.84
4:40PM
0.81
5:03PM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:25AM
0.03
12:42AM
0.00
12:59AM
-0.01
1:15AM
0.00
1:29AM
0.03
1:38AM
0.07
1:39AM
0.13
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58-
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Rain (mm)
2116463828912861561229723991818
Temp. °C282929282827282728282929272727272727272626
Feels °C (?)292929262625252425272930282930292928282728
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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 12 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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