Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Issued: 10 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Depressions sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Depressions surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.4
SW
24
0.7
S
14
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
195
128
173
129
127
163
212
155
203
365
302
450
627
414
516
516
395
310
302
280
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
0
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
0
W
10
SW
10
WSW
0
WNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:49AM1.42m
7:46PM2.36m
9:50AM1.47m
8:33PM2.47m
10:45AM1.50m
9:22PM2.52m
11:39AM1.52m
10:12PM2.51m
12:33PM1.55m
11:04PM2.42m
1:26PM1.58m
11:58PM2.27m
2:20PM1.63m
00:55AM2.05m
Low Tide
1:13PM1.01m
3:15AM0.04m
2:04PM1.06m
4:04AM-0.10m
2:56PM1.09m
4:55AM-0.17m
3:50PM1.10m
5:45AM-0.16m
4:47PM1.12m
6:36AM-0.08m
5:49PM1.14m
7:25AM0.04m
7:00PM1.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:14
 mm
Temp °C
24
24
20
23
25
19
24
24
19
24
24
20
25
27
24
26
27
24
24
23
21
Feels °C
25
24
20
23
25
19
23
23
18
23
23
19
24
25
23
24
24
21
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
268
195
128
173
126
86
163
212
155
203
187
128
450
627
414
516
516
395
310
302
280
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
Energy kJ
78
78
77
71
129
127
35
48
48
18
365
302
89
126
53
7
47
72
79
40
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.3
S
17
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
30
120
99
98
58
66
100
34
141
140
49
30
8
16
65
41
8
7
38
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
1.2
W
5
1
W
5
Energy kJ
19
32
21
57
19
10
32
17
30
41
7
14
15
15
65
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
310
1
0
136
1
1
136
1
0
221
1
0
310
25
0
1
700
1
1
310
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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