Desperations
Mamanuca · Fiji
Reefgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Catches minimal swell when everything else is flat. Best wind — E-NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -17.845, 177.176 |
FAQ
Is Desperations good for beginners?
Desperations is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Desperations today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#fiji-mamanuca/desperations. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Mamanuca
- Cloudbreak — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Restaurants — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Tavarua Rights — Right-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Namotu Left — Left-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Swimming Pools — Right-hand reef, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Wilkes Pass — Right-hand reef by the channel, intermediates and advanced surfers