Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Depressions sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.7°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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at your local forecast for Depressions.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—the next week and a half is pretty flat and frustrating. We’re looking at a long, slow stretch of poor surf conditions until we finally get a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 18th of July. The water is sitting at a mild 64°, which for this time of year feels a touch warmer than normal, so at least you won’t be freezing your toes off.

So, July 4th through July 13th is basically a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, coming from the SSW or SW with a long period that’s just not delivering any push. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best (209 to 662), but the waves are weak and wind-blown. There’s a mix of light onshore and cross-onshore breezes, making everything messy. A couple of mornings look like they might be okay for a float, but really, it’s not worth paddling out.

Around July 8th and 9th, we see a slight bump in size to 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so the waves are choppy and weak. The energy jumps a bit (392 to 829), but the actual surf quality is garbage—marginal at best, with strong cross-onshore winds.

We finally get a change on Saturday morning, July 18th. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a nice, long groundswell. But the real hero here is the wind: a glassy, offshore breeze from the SSW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 369, and conditions are expected to be good. It won’t be big, but it’ll be clean and well-shaped, especially for a point or a reef setup. For the beginners out there, this is a safe size, and the long period will mean clean lines but longer waits between sets. The downside? Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Sunday the 19th also looks glassy in the morning with similar 2ft swell, but a bit less energy (254). Still a good option if you missed Saturday.

Now, for the second week, I’ll be quick: Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are still lookin’ poor and flat. Friday the 17th is marginal, but the real standouts are definitely the 18th and 19th. Keep an eye on that window, but remember, it’s long-range, so treat the promise with a little caution.

Honestly, Depressions is a tough spot for this whole forecast period. It’s a classic case of “it doesn’t stay poor for long,” but this time, it’s testing that rule. If you’re desperate for a paddle, wait for the glass-off on the 18th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
125
82
176
121
229
171
171
298
319
356
276
343
388
256
220
216
220
146
191
167
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
SW
10
W
5
E
10
SW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:21PM1.56m
00:44AM1.72m
2:54PM1.63m
1:36AM1.55m
3:28PM1.73m
2:52AM1.37m
4:07PM1.84m
4:39AM1.25m
4:52PM1.97m
6:32AM1.23m
5:42PM2.10m
8:00AM1.30m
6:35PM2.24m
Low Tide
7:10PM1.20m
7:53AM0.53m
8:24PM1.15m
8:23AM0.65m
9:50PM1.04m
8:57AM0.78m
11:15PM0.85m
9:41AM0.91m
00:27AM0.62m
10:37AM1.03m
1:26AM0.38m
11:44AM1.10m
2:19AM0.16m
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:14
8:14
8:14
8:14
 mm
Temp °C
22
23
20
23
24
23
24
27
23
26
29
24
28
30
25
26
27
24
25
25
21
Feels °C
21
22
19
22
23
22
23
24
21
25
26
21
27
29
23
25
27
25
25
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
W
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
120
120
82
176
121
229
171
171
223
319
356
276
243
232
256
220
216
220
146
80
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
S
19
0.9
NW
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
74
125
15
58
58
91
153
154
298
103
84
54
343
66
52
173
169
121
118
191
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
4
9
35
15
14
15
28
28
37
27
2
12
66
2
175
91
82
79
72
25
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
W
7
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
1
W
5
1.2
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
6
1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
6
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
Energy kJ
11
8
4
8
43
70
40
110
131
111
220
245
177
388
96
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
142
1
0
525
1
1
1
35
1
1
35
1
1
1
0
35
20
0
3
45
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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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