Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Looking at Depressions, and I’ll level with you – it’s a lean period. Over the whole 16 days, there’s no real highlight. The swell stays mostly under 3 feet, and when it bumps up a touch on the weekend of the 13th and 14th, the wind is cross-onshore or onshore, the period is short and jumbled, and the surf quality is plain poor. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting mostly in the low to mid hundreds. The water’s running at 70°F – that’s nearly 7°F warmer than usual, which is very unusual. The break is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and you might see crowds around sometimes. But honestly, for the whole run, it’s not worth paddling out. There are gaps of several days with nothing to recommend. The only faint glimmer is the morning of Sunday, September 14, with a 4ft swell from the WNW, 9-second period, and onshore wind – marginal at best. After that, it’s flat to tiny and messy all the way through to September 25. If you’re into paddle surfing, save your energy. With the cross‑onshore breeze and tiny surf, Depressions (Lake Erie) looks more interesting for kiting than surfing right now. Forecasts can shift, but for now, it’s a tough run. - Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 251 | 196 | 146 | 171 | 102 | 102 | 131 | 243 | 222 | 181 | 202 | 232 | 197 | 166 | 92 | 67 | 98 | 63 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:50PM2.10m | 10:33AM1.95m | 10:35PM1.96m | 11:01AM2.00m | 11:21PM1.79m | 11:30AM2.01m | 00:10AM1.60m | 11:59AM1.98m | 1:05AM1.43m | 12:31PM1.92m | 2:21AM1.29m | 1:08PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.66m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:32PM0.57m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.52m | 5:14AM0.65m | 6:05PM0.52m | 5:39AM0.83m | 6:55PM0.55m | 6:02AM0.99m | 7:53PM0.61m | 6:19AM1.13m | 9:08PM0.66m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 32 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 |
| kJ | 261 | 251 | 31 | 146 | 171 | 77 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 181 | 202 | 107 | 197 | 166 | 92 | 67 | 42 | 30 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 196 | 51 | 42 | 102 | 59 | 29 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 48 | 1 | 75 | 65 | 39 | 39 | 88 | 63 | 98 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 12 | W 18 | WNW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | W 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 56 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 98 | 55 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 35 | 77 | 29 | 60 | 44 | 73 | 98 | 131 | 243 | 222 | 51 | — | 232 | 190 | 1 | — | — | — | 36 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 142 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 |
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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).
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