Despretes Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.32° S 157.10° E

Despretes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Despretes sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.2° 

Despretes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Despretes surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 694 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Despretes this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Despretes in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
8
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
6
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.1
S
7
1
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.6
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
10
1.4
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
147
128
123
240
232
131
69
64
69
106
113
130
247
285
247
261
261
251
541
386
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:08AM0.88m
2:14AM0.88m
3:01AM0.85m
3:35AM0.80m
4:00AM0.73m
9:42PM0.57m
8:41PM0.64m
Low Tide
1:43PM-0.07m
2:05PM0.00m
2:07PM0.10m
1:31PM0.18m
12:51PM0.22m
10:52PM0.56m
12:34PM0.22m
1:29AM0.55m
12:28PM0.21m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
 mm
10
11
27
26
8
4
9
3
2
5
3
5
10
5
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
27
28
26
27
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
25
25
24
24
23
23
24
23
23
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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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