Depot Beach surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 AEST
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Depot Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Depot Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 13th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 18th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
!
!
!
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
2.5
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.3
S
2.2
S
2.5
S
3
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)1110109999988887811111010101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8281360371203207210108142914929196521776206727302080932858892862
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
WSW
0
NE
15
ENE
10
W
10
SSW
15
E
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
NE
15
NW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
WSW
5
NE
10
E
10
NW
0
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26
Sunset5:37--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C211619191620201823242020191417161417171419
Feels °C (?)20141617161918182122171816911121114151316
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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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