Despretes surfForecast / New Georgia / Solomon Islands

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 13 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 most powerful waves expected at Despretes in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 19th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 101mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.6
WNW
0.2
S
0.7
W
0.8
WSW
0.9
SW
0.4
WSW
0.2
S
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
W
1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1111109101041245551046876889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30292621102414141829391071626392771163200151
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:47AM
0.75
10:16AM
0.77
10:58AM
0.77
12:11PM
0.77
1:45PM
0.79
2:50PM
0.81
3:36PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14AM
0.14
12:08AM
0.10
12:13AM
0.06
12:25AM
0.03
12:42AM
0.00
12:59AM
-0.01
1:15AM
0.00
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:55--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58-
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mod rain
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-16-51726184-7-532111626121119
Temp. °C282929282928282828272829292928282827262727
Feels °C (?)303232303130302930303232323130292829272829
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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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