Depot Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.63° S 150.33° E

Depot Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depot Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C
0.6° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Depot Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. We've got a mixed bag of surf on the horizon for Depot Beach, with a bit of a slow start but some real gems to look forward to. Let's get into it.

First thing's first, the water's sitting at a pretty average 63°F for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. You've got a tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft south swell on Tuesday, July 14th, with nothing in it. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but there's just no wave energy to work with. The combined energy is a measly 13 to 22 (weak energy). We're waiting.

The real story starts to turn on Wednesday morning, July 15th. We get a pulse of 6ft southerly swell, but it's short period at 8 seconds, so it's a bit of a bumpy, windswell feel. The combined energy jumps to 735 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light offshore from the WSW, so it'll be clean. This is solid for advanced surfers, but at 6ft, it's a bit much for beginners. Don't get too excited for the afternoon, as the wind swings onshore and shuts it down.

We then have a few days of smaller, cleaner surf from Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th, with waves around 2ft to 5ft. The wind is mostly light and cross-off or glassy, so it's rideable but nothing to write home about. The combined energy sits in the low 60s to 380 range (weak to moderate wave energy).

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Sunday morning, July 19th, a new swell from the ENE starts to fill in. By Sunday afternoon, we're looking at 4ft from the ENE at 10 seconds, with glassy conditions and combined energy at 460 (moderate wave energy). This is a very tidy wave.

But the standout, the one you're gonna want to circle on your calendar, is Monday morning, July 20th. We've got a 5ft ENE swell at 10 seconds, with glassy, glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 635 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light NNW, virtually nothing. This is going to be clean, fun, and punchy. A proper morning session. The afternoon stays big but gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on wind.

The quality keeps rolling through the next week. From Tuesday, July 21st, through to Sunday, July 26th, we have a consistent run of ENE swell, mostly around 4ft to 6ft, with long periods of 10 to 12 seconds. This is proper groundswell. The real highlight in that stretch is Thursday morning, July 23rd, with a 6ft ENE swell at a very long 12 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 897 (moderate wave energy), and it's clean with a light cross-off wind. That's a powerful, heavy wave for experienced surfers only. It's going to be a freight train on the sets.

After that, the swell slowly eases into the final days of July and the start of August, with waves around 3ft to 4ft from the ENE, still holding some period. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-off, so the quality remains good for a solid surf. The last few days on the 28th and 29th see the swell drop a bit, but there's still a clean 3ft wave to be had.

So, to sum it up: the first half of this week is a wash. The one true standout is Monday morning, July 20th, for the perfect combo of size, period, and glassy conditions. Don't sleep on Thursday morning, July 23rd, either, for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
1.3
S
7
1.9
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
8
1
S
7
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
S
19
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
17
159
493
222
201
240
89
56
58
45
68
43
39
31
201
269
511
530
590
427
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
5
SW
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SE
10
W
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:04PM1.77m
9:02AM1.14m
8:55PM1.76m
9:52AM1.17m
9:45PM1.70m
10:41AM1.19m
10:34PM1.59m
11:29AM1.21m
11:22PM1.45m
12:16PM1.23m
00:11AM1.29m
1:05PM1.24m
1:03AM1.13m
Low Tide
1:33PM0.30m
2:59AM-0.06m
2:27PM0.28m
3:47AM-0.05m
3:20PM0.29m
4:33AM-0.01m
4:14PM0.31m
5:17AM0.06m
5:09PM0.36m
5:58AM0.15m
6:07PM0.41m
6:38AM0.25m
7:10PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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