Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
21.7°C
4.3° 

Depressions surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Depressions surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Depressions this week:

The surf forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Rusty again. Let’s translate that for the imperial crew.

Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead. The surf at Depressions is pretty lackluster for the vast majority of the forecast period. We’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions right through until Saturday, September 6th. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The only flicker of hope comes on the afternoon of Sunday, September 6th. That’s your standout. The glassy conditions kick in – that’s a huge positive for clean faces. The swell will be a small 4ft from the SSE, but with a period of 15 seconds, it’s got some decent grunt behind it for its size. The combined swell energy is chunky at 803 (moderate to strong energy), so there’ll be some push. It won’t be big, but clean and lined up. Expect some crowds here though, as it’s known to get busy.

Before that, and after it, it’s mostly a write-off. The onshore winds are persistent. On Monday, September 7th, we get a 19 mph cross-off wind from the ENE with heavy rain, which cleans it up a bit, but it’s also carrying 4ft SSE swell – still, the rain and strong wind make it a pretty grim session. The swell does pop up again around September 14th to 15th, with 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, but it’s short-period junk (9 seconds) with cross-onshore wind, so it’s going to be messy and choppy – better suited for a kite than a paddle.

If you can get on that Sunday the 6th, do it. Otherwise, the board might as well stay in the car for a while.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Rating
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1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
13
1.1
WNW
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
S
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
14
1
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
134
105
74
68
59
79
69
119
152
115
283
246
243
347
261
289
297
362
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
25
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
SW
15
W
5
NNW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
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Wind State
cross
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:45PM1.70m
12:07PM1.93m
00:36AM1.51m
12:42PM1.96m
1:45AM1.33m
1:25PM1.97m
3:36AM1.21m
2:24PM1.96m
6:25AM1.24m
3:43PM1.97m
7:35AM1.36m
5:08PM2.02m
Low Tide
5:43AM0.68m
6:42PM0.65m
6:08AM0.82m
7:45PM0.63m
6:34AM0.97m
9:06PM0.60m
7:03AM1.11m
10:40PM0.53m
7:59AM1.23m
00:02AM0.40m
10:25AM1.29m
1:04AM0.26m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
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7:27
7:24
7:23
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7:20
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Temp °C
22
24
25
20
22
24
19
23
26
20
24
25
20
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24
20
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Feels °C
20
24
24
19
21
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16
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24
18
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20
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Information about the Depressions Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Depressions provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Depressions can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Depressions 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 (Depressions) 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 Depressions 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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