Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
21.0°C
3.6° 

Depressions surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Depressions surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a real run of ordinary conditions. We’ve got small, messy swells and winds that are just not playing ball. From Tuesday the 25th through to about the 7th of September, it’s a real grind. Most days are showing poor surf conditions with only a few mornings that barely scrape into marginal territory. You’ll be fighting cross-onshore winds and choppy water for the most part.

The real highlight, and the only standout I’d even bother pointing the car at, is the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September. That’s a long way off, so treat it with a bit of caution, but it’s showing some real potential. The combined swell energy is pumping hard at 636, and we’ve got a solid 2ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s a light breeze so it might clean up. The real kicker is the water temp – it’s sitting at 70°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and honestly, a nice bonus for a September session.

The only break on the cards is Depressions. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The optimum swell direction is WSW, and that 2ft from the SW isn’t a perfect match, but it’s close enough. The crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you might get a few waves to yourself.

For the rest of the period, the afternoon of the 9th of September shows a bit more size, with a 4ft SSE swell and very strong energy (1098), but it’s still a marginal call with cross-onshore winds.

So, the long and short of it: don’t hold your breath for the next week and a half. The only real window of hope is that Wednesday morning late in the forecast. Keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
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1
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1
1
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1
1
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2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
S
11
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
5
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
1.6
WNW
6
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
212
189
126
87
119
140
176
75
312
302
206
255
249
242
213
116
79
210
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SW
10
SW
0
ENE
5
SSE
10
W
5
ENE
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
5
S
10
WSW
5
ENE
Wind State
glassy
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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on
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High Tide
8:34PM2.09m
10:09AM1.59m
9:10PM2.11m
10:30AM1.66m
9:45PM2.07m
10:51AM1.73m
10:22PM1.99m
11:14AM1.81m
11:01PM1.86m
11:39AM1.87m
11:45PM1.70m
12:07PM1.93m
00:36AM1.51m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.25m
3:05PM0.98m
4:07AM0.27m
3:43PM0.89m
4:32AM0.32m
4:22PM0.81m
4:56AM0.41m
5:03PM0.74m
5:19AM0.53m
5:49PM0.69m
5:43AM0.68m
6:42PM0.65m
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6:28
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6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
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7:32
7:31
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:27
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Temp °C
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33
32
30
31
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33
29
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24
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21
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Feels °C
28
32
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32
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21
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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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