Depot Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Depot Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

We’re lookin’ at a real quiet stretch to kick things off. Tuesday and Wednesday the 28th and 29th of July are flat as a pancake, with swell barely a whisper. You can leave the board in the shed for those days. The water’s hangin’ in at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re just havin’ a paddle.

The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday the 30th. We’ve got a solid push of 5ft SSW swell rolling in with a short, punchy 8-second period. The energy’s gettin’ a decent kick with a combined energy reading of 575 (moderate). The real beauty here is the wind – a light 3 mph offshore from the West. That’ll keep the faces clean and lined up. It’s a bit on the bigger side for a learner, but for the average surfer, that Thursday morning session is the pick of the early run.

Friday the 31st keeps the goods comin’ with a similar 5ft swell from the South, but the wind swings around and gets a bit messy in the afternoon. Surf in the morning with that light offshore.

Saturday the 1st of August looks magic. You’ve got a 4ft SSE swell, but more importantly, it’s glassy. Dead flat, no wind. That’s rare, and that’s the window to get some clean, silky lines. A bit of a crowd might be possible though, so get out early.

Sunday the 2nd is still clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is easing back. From here into the next week, it gets a bit ordinary again, with small waves and onshore winds spoiling the party.

Now, here’s the standout. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 5th of August. That afternoon, a big 10ft pulse from the SSE hits with a combined energy of 1426 (strong). That’s a serious amount of water movin’. But, and this is a big but, that’s expert only. The file says it’s too big for this break. If you’re not a seasoned pro, give it a wide berth. However, if you are, the next morning, Thursday the 6th, is worth the wait. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW, and the energy is pumpin’ at 1683 (strong). It’s clean and powerful, and it’s the best bet for the experienced crew.

After that, Friday the 7th offers a morning of glassy 6ft surf, but by the weekend, the swell fades away into another quiet spell. The second week of August looks mostly small and average, with only a few marginal windows. The biggest call for the long range is Thursday the 6th – it’s a solid promise, but with a forecast that far out, you keep an eye on it.

Stay frothing.

Rusty

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