Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it, because to be honest, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to work through first.

The outlook for the next 16 days starts off slow. Real slow. There’s a blank run from the 1st of August all the way through until the morning of the 14th where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are small, under 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The energy is weak, barely cracking 200 (moderate energy at best) and often sitting below 100 for most of the first week and a half. It’s a tough stretch.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the 14th of August. That’s the standout. Depressions starts to show some life. The swell is from the SSW at 2ft, with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 381 (moderate) and then 432 (moderate) in the afternoon. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is light and offshore or cross-shore, which will keep things clean. With that long period, it’s a wave that will wrap in nicely, but just be aware that at a beach break, that long period can make it a bit straight. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not going to be too heavy, but the crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few mates out. The water temp is 70°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, by nearly 7 degrees, so it’s a bit of a surprise.

The 15th of August holds similar promise. Early morning has a 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy is still strong, around 377 (moderate). The 16th of August drops off again, back to poor conditions.

So, if you’re keen, pencil in the 14th and 15th of August. That’s your window. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only decent surf on the books. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

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