Surf Forecasts:
Depot Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,825 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depot Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Depot Beach.
Right off the bat, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday and Saturday morning have a bit of swell, but the quality is poor or just ordinary. Sunday morning, though, gets interesting. We’ve got a solid 8ft southerly swell rolling in, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at (1228). This is a standout for the near term, but keep in mind it’s a fairly consistent spot, and this is a proper push of energy. For the more experienced crew, Monday morning (July 6th) cleans up nicely – 7ft from the SSE with a tidy cross-off wind and clean conditions. Energy is still strong at (802). That’s your best bet for the first week.
Now, water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing wild, but you’ll notice it’s a little more comfortable than usual.
Moving into the middle of the week, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (July 7th & 8th) offer clean 5ft to 6ft swells with light offshore or cross-off winds. Good, solid surf for the average surfer, nothing too hectic. The energy drops off a bit after that, with a few smaller days (2ft to 3ft) through Friday and Saturday (July 10th & 11th) that are really only worth it if you’re desperate for a paddle.
Then there’s a big gap: from Sunday the 12th through to Tuesday the 14th, the surf is either tiny or messy. The real excitement comes back on Monday the 13th of July. Early doors, we’ve got an 8ft southerly swell with a gentle offshore breeze – that is excellent, serious stuff. The combined energy is huge at (1157). This is a true standout for the experienced surfers, though the swell size is pushing into expert territory. Keep an eye on that one.
The second week brings more cautious optimism. Thursday the 16th is a bit messy, but Friday the 17th of July has a massive 13ft southerly swell – (2241) energy – with a cross-off breeze. That is a monster, but it’s likely too big for this break. The same goes for Saturday the 18th, with a 15ft SSE swell (5545) and glassy conditions. For the big-wave chargers, that’s a window, but for most of us, it’s a day to watch from the sand.
Overall, the best windows for clean, ridable surf are Monday the 6th and Monday the 13th. The first is your best all-rounder; the second is for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 48 | 69 | 78 | 68 | 780 | 1222 | 1521 | 904 | 799 | 703 | 630 | 549 | 694 | 609 | 428 | 375 | 527 | 294 | 272 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40AM1.03m | 10:22PM1.44m | 11:20AM1.05m | 11:00PM1.39m | 12:02PM1.09m | 11:42PM1.32m | 12:46PM1.15m | 00:30AM1.24m | 1:35PM1.21m | 1:27AM1.16m | 2:28PM1.29m | 2:34AM1.09m | 3:24PM1.38m | 3:49AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.46m | 5:12AM0.20m | 4:43PM0.48m | 5:47AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.50m | 6:24AM0.23m | 6:29PM0.51m | 7:04AM0.25m | 7:35PM0.49m | 7:50AM0.28m | 8:47PM0.45m | 8:42AM0.31m | 10:01PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | S 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 90 | 48 | 25 | 78 | 68 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 32 | 799 | 703 | 630 | 549 | 694 | 609 | 428 | 375 | 527 | 294 | 272 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | S 12 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 69 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 257 | 75 | 60 | 58 | 102 | 162 | 40 | 80 | 10 | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | NE 8 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 3 | S 17 | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 23 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 73 | 37 | 2 | 6 | — | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 3 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 71 | 6 | 1 | — | 780 | 1222 | 1521 | 904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 226 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 15 | 37 | 162 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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).
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