Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Depressions over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for the most part. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of poor to marginal conditions, with only a couple of brief windows where things might just come together. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your butt off while you’re sitting there waiting for a set.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Monday the 20th. The morning session is the standout. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a light SSW swell of 2ft at 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which should wrap in nicely here. The combined energy is moderate (301), so it’s not a powerhouse, but clean 2ft surf on a long-period swell is a rare treat around here. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so you might have some company, but with conditions that clean, it’ll be worth it.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums until Friday the 24th. That morning is another one to circle. The wind goes glassy again, and we see a 3ft S swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy ramps up to a strong 527, so there’s a bit more push behind it. It’s a solid, clean option for a beginner-friendly wave, though the swell direction is a bit off the optimum for Depressions. Still, glassy conditions and waist-high surf? That’s about as good as it gets in this forecast.

Other than those two mornings, the rest of the 16 days is a mix of poor surf, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and choppy conditions. A few afternoons show a bit of swell, but the wind ruins it. The period from the 14th to the 19th is a write-off, and after the 24th, it trails off again into poor quality. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s a frustrating run.

Signing off, Rusty.

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