Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
20.6° C
3.8° 

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


Depressions surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WNW 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 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 0.8m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the local stretch.

Overall, the pattern is looking pretty flat for a while. The first few days are a write-off, with poor quality surf and a messy cross-on wind. The water is a balmy 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus for the float.

For Thursday, July 23rd afternoon, the swell is a messy 5ft, coming from the WNW, but the wind is a cross-on 9 mph from the west, which is just going to chop it up. The combined swell energy is moderate at 451, but it's poor surf.

The best of what we've got in this window is a really long-period, clean window on Friday, July 24th. The morning shows a tiny 2ft from the SSW, but with a massive 24-second period. The wind is a light 6 mph offshore from the SW, which is gold. The combined energy is solid at 651, but don't let the number fool you, it's a very small wave. With that period, it's a proper groundswell, which will be better for a point or reef setup than a beach break. Because it's small, it's fine for beginners, but be aware there's a very long wait between sets.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is still on the small side at 2ft from the SSW, with a 21-second period and light offshore wind. The combined energy is 628. Still clean, still very long period, but tiny. This pattern of marginal, clean, small waves carries on through the next week.

The next notable bump comes around Friday, August 1st morning. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the S, with a 14-second period and light offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is 733. This is the biggest, cleanest wave in the whole forecast. The 4ft is a solid small wave, good for beginners and intermediates. The period is long enough to provide some proper shape. The crowds are only "sometimes" a problem, but on a clean weekend morning like this, expect a few others out.

From Saturday, August 2nd onwards, the waves drop back down again, and by the second week, the energy really fades. We're looking at weak, small swell with combined energy values dropping from 360 down to 89 by the end. The wind stays light and offshore, but there's just not enough swell to get excited about. The period drops back to shorter, weaker windswell.

The one true standout here is the Friday, July 24th morning session. It's just a shame it's so small. The Saturday, August 1st morning is the pick of the bigger stuff, but it's still fairly modest. Everything else is a marginal flat spell.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
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21
0.9
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19
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19
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SW
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19
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SSW
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0.6
S
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
193
368
141
467
404
288
546
384
327
399
559
325
377
358
377
343
215
258
164
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
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10
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High Tide
6:06PM1.92m
9:02AM1.34m
6:53PM1.97m
9:37AM1.39m
7:36PM2.03m
10:04AM1.43m
8:16PM2.10m
10:30AM1.46m
8:53PM2.15m
10:56AM1.49m
9:29PM2.17m
11:22AM1.52m
10:03PM2.15m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.47m
12:20PM1.24m
2:39AM0.37m
1:15PM1.23m
3:14AM0.29m
2:00PM1.20m
3:47AM0.23m
2:39PM1.15m
4:18AM0.20m
3:16PM1.11m
4:48AM0.19m
3:54PM1.07m
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Temp °C
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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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