
Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. First up, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Depressions are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands with no real standout sessions to get excited about. The whole forecast is a bit of a struggle, so temper your expectations.
We start off on Thursday, July 9th with a tiny 4ft swell from the WNW, but the wave comment says it’s marginal, and the score is low. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not doing us any favours.
Friday, July 10th, we’ve got a similar story – small 3ft swell Friday morning, dropping to 2ft in the afternoon. That afternoon does see a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell, but with only 2ft of height, it’s not going to do much. The combined energy is moderate (356 in the afternoon), but it’s still a marginal call.
The weekend is worse. Saturday, July 11th, the swell drops to 2ft, and while the wind goes glassy in the afternoon, the waves are just too small and weak. Sunday, July 12th, is more of the same, with a tiny 2ft swell and a brief glassy window in the morning. The combined energy is weak (197-234), and the comments say “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s about as generous as I can be.
From Monday, July 13th, through to Wednesday, July 15th, we’re stuck with poor surf conditions. The swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft, but it’s all onshore wind and short-period junk. The combined energy is weak to moderate (190-264), but none of it is worth paddling out for.
There’s a bit of a tease on Thursday, July 16th, with a 3ft WNW swell and a 9-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and the condition is still marginal. Then from Friday, July 17th, through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at a long stretch of flat to tiny waves. The swell is mostly between 1ft and 3ft, and the combined energy drops to as low as 55 on July 14th. The period does get long (15-18 seconds), but the height is just too small to push any real waves.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting, but don’t get your hopes up. On Saturday, July 18th, the combined energy jumps to 536 (moderate) as the swell starts to build, but it’s accompanied by a 9 mph cross-onshore wind making it choppy. The next day, Sunday, July 19th, shows the best potential of the whole period, with a 4ft SSE swell, a 15-second period, and a combined energy of 835 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore in the morning, which is a major positive. This is your best bet, but it’s still described as “marginal,” and the swell direction (SSE) is not the optimum for Depressions, which prefers WSW. This is a promising but less certain long-range call.
The final week, from July 20th to 24th, is more of the same: small waves, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The combined energy stays moderate (222-445), but the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.”
Overall, this is a tough outlook. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the Sunday, July 19th morning window is the only one to even consider, but even then, it’s not a classic. For beginners, the swell is small enough to be safe, but the quality is so low it’s hardly worth it. For experts, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | NW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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189 | 164 | 169 | 191 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 152 | 134 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 26 | 57 | 46 | 127 | 99 | 181 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | 9:03AM1.38m | 7:29PM2.37m | 9:53AM1.46m | 8:23PM2.47m | 10:38AM1.52m | 9:15PM2.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 10:06PM2.48m | 12:03PM1.64m | 10:56PM2.37m | 12:45PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | 12:52PM1.13m | 3:08AM-0.01m | 1:54PM1.11m | 3:56AM-0.12m | 2:53PM1.07m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 3:49PM1.03m | 5:26AM-0.12m | 4:46PM0.99m | 6:08AM-0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | |
8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | 8:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | S 13 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
189 | 158 | 169 | 140 | 113 | 87 | 47 | 152 | 134 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 9 | 52 | 31 | 127 | 99 | 181 | 146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
169 | 164 | 118 | 191 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 36 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 48 | 26 | 20 | 49 | 17 | 47 | 93 | 90 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | W 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 |
82 | 79 | 72 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 67 | 45 | 20 | 59 | 59 | 26 | 15 | 39 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 47 | — | 57 | 46 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 0 | 54 | 149 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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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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