Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s suss out what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks down at Depressions.

Alright, to be straight with you, this forecast is a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal surf and a lot of afternoons getting chopped up by cross-onshore breezes. The first real chance to get a wave that feels good won’t come until Friday morning, July 24th. That’s over a week of waiting for something that’s barely a 2-out-of-10, but it’s the best the window has to offer, so let’s be patient.

The Standout: Friday, July 24th Morning at Depressions

This is the one. Early Friday the 24th, the wind is light and straight onshore from the southwest at 6 mph, which is actually fine here. The swell is 4ft from the south at 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some punch. The combined wave energy is strong, coming in at 828, so there’s a lot of juice in the water. It’s not massive, but it’s the most promising combination of size and period we see in the whole run. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, so there will be waves. Just be aware that crowds are sometimes a thing here.

Steady, but Not a Standout: Saturday, July 25th Morning

The next morning, Saturday the 25th, looks similar but the energy is even more intense at 1050. Same 4ft swell from the south, 14-second period. The wind is dead calm, which is glassy and rare – a huge plus. The problem is that the score is still just a 2, suggesting the tide might mess with it or it’s just on the edge of quality. Still, if you miss Friday, this is your next best shot. The swell is a little under 5ft, so still fine for most surfers.

The Rest of the Run

Honestly, the rest is a blur of small, onshore slop. Mornings are generally the best bet with light wind, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 3ft – and often short period or long period that just doesn’t line up right for this beach. The afternoons turn choppy with wind picking up to 9-12 mph from the west, making it messy. There’s a tiny window around Sunday morning, July 26th, with a 2ft swell from the SSW at 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, which can sometimes break too straight for a beach break, making it tricky. Not one to get excited about.

If you’re after a paddle, aim for the mornings of the 24th or 25th. Otherwise, the conditions are more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those choppy afternoons.

Stay hopeful, it’s only a forecast.

Rusty.

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