Depot Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.63° S 150.33° E

Issued: 9 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Depot Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
!
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
S
12
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
1.9
S
10
2.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
1.9
SE
9
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
118
410
173
229
135
69
28
76
78
66
780
2166
2128
1175
947
850
746
562
855
862
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
30
N
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
5
W
10
E
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:08PM1.50m
10:01AM1.01m
9:45PM1.48m
10:40AM1.03m
10:22PM1.44m
11:20AM1.05m
11:00PM1.39m
12:02PM1.09m
11:42PM1.32m
12:46PM1.15m
00:30AM1.24m
1:35PM1.21m
1:27AM1.16m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.44m
4:01AM0.19m
3:17PM0.45m
4:37AM0.19m
3:58PM0.46m
5:12AM0.20m
4:43PM0.48m
5:47AM0.21m
5:32PM0.50m
6:24AM0.23m
6:29PM0.51m
7:04AM0.25m
7:35PM0.49m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
3
1
3
Temp °C
20
20
18
18
18
16
14
15
12
14
13
11
12
12
12
13
14
14
15
15
13
Feels °C
17
17
13
13
13
10
6
8
8
12
10
8
5
6
8
9
10
10
10
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
10
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
S
12
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.3
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
2.1
SSE
10
0.1
E
12
1.9
SE
9
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
61
5
2
173
229
135
69
28
76
78
66
7
2
17
3
3
850
3
562
855
862
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.5
S
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
Energy kJ
7
2
2
3
10
2
2
3
29
15
14
3
3
17
3
3
4
3
141
178
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
14
26
21
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
1.3
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
1.6
WNW
5
1.2
W
5
0.5
W
3
1.9
S
10
2.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
2
118
410
20
11
11
109
66
5
780
2166
2128
1175
947
746
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
5
355
2
2
2
233
87
0
0
54
0
109
70
5
0
15
15
5
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
4
4
5
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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.

Depot Beach is 86 km (53 miles) from Nowra. If you plan a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nowra. Nowra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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