Desperations Surf Guide
Desperations in Mamanucas is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the north northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the south southwest. No reef break here. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include - Rips / undertow.
Desperations Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 26.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Desperations:
The best conditions reported for surf at Desperations occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.
Desperations Surf:
Friday, 30 October 2026, 18:08 Local time| Venerdì 30 | ||||
| 3PM | 6PM | 9PM | 0AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | on | on | cross- on |
cross- on |
















