Desperations Surf Guide
Desperations in Mamanucas is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. No reef break here. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of - Rips / undertow.
Desperations Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 25.8°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, 16 October 2026, 10:16 Local time| Sexta-feira 16 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | cross- on |
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