Surf Forecasts:
Depot Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with 285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depot Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depot Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Depot Beach.
For the next week and half, it’s pretty dead. No surf worth talking about until Thursday the 10th of September. That’s a long stretch of tiny, gutless waves – mostly under 3 feet from the south – with onshore breezes or chop messing things up. A few mornings go glassy but the swell barely reaches 2-3 feet, and the combined swell energy stays weak to moderate (44 to 226). Water temp is about 62°F – normal for this time of year.
Then the real energy shows up.
Thursday the 10th of September – A solid southern groundswell hits with 10-foot sets, period around 13 seconds, and combined energy way up at 5013 – very strong. The morning is glassy, which would be epic, but 10-foot waves at an exposed beach like Depot are only for experts. Afternoon stays huge (10 ft, 12 sec, energy 2187) with a light onshore – still only for the big-wave crew.
Friday the 11th of September – This is your best bet. Swell eases to a still-solid 7 feet from the south (11 sec, energy 1147), with a light cross-off breeze in the morning giving you clean, powerful lines. Excellent for experienced surfers. That long period means proper groundswell shape – best if you can find a point or reef, but at Depot you’ll get solid, marching waves. Expect a few others out. The morning is the go. Afternoon turns messy with rain showers and cross-shore wind.
Saturday the 12th of September – Drops to 4 feet from the southeast (9 sec, energy 370), clean with light cross-off breeze. Fun, easy waves for a relaxed session.
Sunday the 13th of September – A clean 7-foot south swell (7 sec, energy 419) with glassy conditions in the morning. That short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised, but clean 6-footers are still a good time.
Monday the 14th of September – Another 10-foot south swell (8 sec, energy 1336) – too big for this break again, with a cross-shore wind. Only for those ready to get wired.
So, if you’re an experienced surfer, clear your morning for Friday the 11th of September. That’s the pick. Thursday the 10th is for the heavy hitters only. Everything before that week is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 130 | 136 | 92 | 99 | 144 | 138 | 96 | 96 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 47 | 112 | 98 | 20 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 47 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33PM1.40m | 10:05AM1.35m | 10:15PM1.31m | 10:45AM1.38m | 11:02PM1.21m | 11:31AM1.39m | 11:57PM1.10m | 12:24PM1.39m | 1:05AM1.00m | 1:27PM1.39m | 2:27AM0.95m | 2:39PM1.41m | 3:51AM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.27m | 3:51AM0.17m | 4:11PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.22m | 5:02PM0.29m | 5:04AM0.29m | 6:00PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.36m | 7:09PM0.33m | 6:44AM0.43m | 8:27PM0.32m | 7:52AM0.48m | 9:47PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 99 | 130 | 136 | 92 | 99 | 144 | 138 | 96 | 96 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 47 | 31 | 98 | 20 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 30 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | S 7 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 82 | 18 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 27 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | ENE 9 | NE 3 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | NE 10 | W 4 | W 3 | NE 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 9 | — | 11 | 112 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 93 | 34 | 0 |
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