The Desert surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Desert over the next 16 days.
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