Depot Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.63° S 150.33° E

Depot Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depot Beach sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.1° 

Depot Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Depot Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,052 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Depot Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Depot Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Depot Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depot Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Depot Beach. We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out, quiet start here, but the back half of the window has a real standout session that’s got my blood pumping. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner steamer.

First up, Friday the 7th of August afternoon is a write-off—tiny 2ft SSE swell, onshore wind, weak energy (85), and the files call it poor. No point paddling out. Saturday the 8th morning has a glassy 1ft, but it’s so small and weak (74) that it’s barely surfable; just a knee-high dribble. That afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and the swell is a messy 2ft from the NE with a short 7-second period—no good.

Sunday the 9th is a no-go. Morning sees a 3ft NE windswell with a 6-second period (123 combined energy), but it’s cross-shore and lumpy. Afternoon gets bigger at 5ft, but the wind is up to 16 mph cross-shore and the quality is poor. You’re better off on the beach with a coffee.

Monday the 10th brings a bit more size—7ft ENE swell in the morning (758 energy) and 6ft NE in the afternoon (628 energy)—but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore. The files call it marginal, and with that much wind, it’d be a battle. Tuesday the 11th morning is the first real glimmer: a clean 3ft S swell with 10-second period and light offshore wind from the WNW (324 energy). The files say “expect good surf conditions,” and I’d say that’s your best bet for the first week—small but clean and fun.

From Tuesday afternoon through to the end of the third week, it’s mostly a desert. Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, Friday the 14th, Saturday the 15th, Sunday the 16th, Monday the 17th, Tuesday the 18th, and Wednesday the 19th all show poor or marginal surf with small swell, onshore winds, or choppy conditions. There’s a brief moment Thursday the 20th morning with a 3ft SSE groundswell and a long 13-second period (353 energy) and light cross-shore wind, but it’s called marginal, and the afternoon gets ruined by a 16 mph cross-onshore. Friday the 21st sees a glassy 2ft SSE swell (105 energy) in the morning—surfable but very ordinary.

Then, Saturday the 22nd of August. This is the one. Morning: 8ft S swell, 8-second period, glassy conditions, and a massive 773 combined energy. The files say “expect very good surf conditions” with a score that screams standout. That’s a lot of power, and with the long period, it’ll be a groundswell—best for the points and reefs, but at Depot Beach, it might be a bit straight for the beach break. Still, glassy and 8ft? That’s expert territory, but it’s clean. Afternoon: 12ft S swell, 9-second period, 1902 combined energy—huge, but the wind goes cross-onshore and the files note it’s predicted to be too big for this break. So lock in that Saturday morning session; it’s the clear standout, though it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

In summary, there’s a long gap of pretty average surf from the 7th to the 21st, with Tuesday the 11th morning being the only solid call in that stretch. Then Saturday the 22nd morning is the absolute gem—big, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on it.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

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Sunday
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Swell
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Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
S
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
NE
7
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
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8
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9
1.9
NE
10
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9
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10
0.7
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9
0.7
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9
0.7
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9
0.7
NE
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0.4
ENE
10
2.2
SSW
8
1.8
S
9
1.4
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
64
30
23
43
61
192
1052
755
625
246
206
75
70
71
74
37
599
509
260
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
WNW
0
SW
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
25
N
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NW
30
WNW
20
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25
NW
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High Tide
3:45AM0.97m
4:03PM1.47m
5:03AM0.98m
5:07PM1.55m
6:09AM1.03m
6:06PM1.64m
7:05AM1.09m
7:00PM1.70m
7:54AM1.15m
7:50PM1.71m
8:40AM1.21m
8:38PM1.68m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.33m
9:16AM0.42m
11:04PM0.24m
10:26AM0.41m
00:07AM0.14m
11:31AM0.37m
1:02AM0.05m
12:30PM0.32m
1:51AM-0.00m
1:24PM0.27m
2:36AM-0.02m
2:16PM0.24m
3:17AM-0.00m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Information about the Depot Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Depot Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Depot Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Depot Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Depot Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Depot Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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