The Desert surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Desert this week:
The surf forecast for The Desert over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Desert in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Desert over the next 16 days.
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