Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk surf.

First thing you'll notice stepping in the water: it's a warm one, 70°F, which is a full 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a wild anomaly, so you can probably ditch the thick rubber.

Now, honestly, the next two weeks are a bit of a bummer at Depressions. There's a huge gap of nothingness. The first hint of anything worth looking at doesn't pop up until Wednesday, September 18th. Before that, it's all tiny surf, onshore junk, and "poor surf conditions" across the board.

Wednesday the 18th, the morning brings a 4ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 378. It's a marginal call—questionable tide and surf. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so not much to write home about.

Your best window is the weekend of the 21st and 22nd. Saturday the 21st morning: a 4ft WNW swell, 9-second period, light offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, and energy climbing to 408. Still only a marginal call, but it's getting there.

Then, Sunday the 22nd morning is your best bet. The wind goes almost glassy—a light offshore from the SW at just 3 mph. The swell holds at 4ft from the WNW, and the combined energy hits a solid 554 (moderate). It's still a marginal forecast score, but with that wind, it should be the cleanest, most fun little waves on offer. It's a beginner-friendly beach break, so expect soft, shoulder-high lines. The swell direction isn't ideal for Depressions—it likes it from the WSW—so don't expect perfection, but for a long dry spell, it's your chance. Crowds are only "sometimes" here, and with the lacklustre forecast, you'll probably have it to yourself.

After that Sunday, the surf fades out again into small, long-period SW swell but with poor conditions. It's a real quiet period. If you're itching, make that Sunday the 22nd your target.

Rusty.

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