Depot Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down the surf at Depot Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a real mixed bag. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but the good news is there's a solid pulse of energy building for the back half of the week. The standout window is gonna be Thursday the 10th through Friday the 11th. The water's sitting at about 64°, which is a touch warmer than what we usually get this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The pattern starts off quiet. Saturday morning and afternoon are both a write-off with tiny, poor surf. Sunday stays weak, then Sunday afternoon we see a sudden jump to 8ft from the S, but it's a cross-shore wind and the energy's moderate (1148). It's messy, so not worth paddling out for. Monday morning has a 5ft SSE swell onshore, but the wind is light and variable, so it's a gamble. Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning are still marginal.

The real magic starts to brew for Tuesday the 8th morning. The swell is 5ft from the S, with light cross-shore wind and the energy is getting up there (506). It's a bit of a waiting game, but this is the first sign of life. Wednesday morning is still a bit average, but then Wednesday afternoon the swell jumps to 10ft from the S. The wind is cross-off and the energy is high (1124), but for most of us, this is getting too big for this break. The advanced crew might sneak a wave, but it's a handful.

Now, Thursday the 10th morning is the highlight. Glossy, glassy conditions, light wind from the SSW, and a clean 8ft swell from the S. The energy is pumping (2204). This is proper groundswell with a 10-second period, so it'll have some punch. For experienced surfers, this is the best of the run. The afternoon drops off a bit with a cross-onshore wind, so get it early.

Friday the 11th morning is another beauty. Glassy, light wind, and a 5ft S swell with 10-second period. The energy is still solid (613). It's a smaller, more manageable version of Thursday, and it's absolutely clean. The best option for the weekend warriors.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th see the swell fade to 4ft and 3ft respectively. The wind gets messy on Saturday, but Sunday morning is glassy again with a 3ft S swell. It's small, but clean and rideable. The rest of the week gets a bit ordinary, with tiny surf and poor conditions.

Looking further out, the second week is a wildcard. The forecast shows a massive swell arriving on Wednesday the 16th, hitting 12ft to 13ft from the S with a very long 12-13 second period. The energy is huge (3357 to 5367). This is extreme, and with the wind cross-shore, it's going to be a washing machine. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it's more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers. It stays huge through Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th, with the same caveat – too big, too much energy. The weekend the 19th and 20th still has some size, 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it's not clean.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Thursday the 10th morning and Friday the 11th morning at Depot Beach. Get in the water early, keep an eye on the tide, and you'll score some clean, powerful waves. The long-range stuff is promising but way too big for most.

Rusty.

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