Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are cookin' up for us. Straight up, it’s a bit of a slow grind, so don’t be expectin’ any fireworks. The good news is, there are a few windows where the stars might line up for a decent paddle, but you’re gonna have to be patient.

For the first week and a half, from the start of July right through to about the 11th, the surf is mostly on the small and weak side. The ocean’s got a bit of background energy, but it’s just not comin’ together. Combined swell energy sits mostly in the 200–400 range, which is weak to moderate at best, and honestly, most of the time it’s just labelled as poor conditions. You’ll see a few slight improvements, but nothing to get excited about.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Monday, July 7th, down at Depressions. We’re lookin’ at a 0.7m (2 ft) swell out of the SW with a long 18-second period – proper groundswell feel there. The combined energy hits 521 (moderate), and the morning wind is light offshore from the WSW. That’s clean, lined-up wave potential, especially if you’re thinkin’ of a reef or point setup where those long-period swells can really shine. But remember, beach breaks might see ‘em breaking a bit too straight. Crowds can pop in here sometimes, so get in early. Conditions are tipped as marginal on the scoreboard, but with those winds, it’s your best bet in a pretty quiet spell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothin’ weird goin’ on there.

The next little window pops up on the morning of Thursday, July 9th. Swell picks up to 1.0m (3 ft), but the period drops to 9 seconds – windswell territory. It’s from the WNW, which is a shift. The energy is moderate (436), and the wind is light offshore from the SW again, so it’ll be clean. Not a standout, but for a Thursday morning session, you could do worse. Surf quality is still listed as marginal, but it’s rideable.

The second week of the forecast, from July 12th onward, continues the theme of small, messy surf. There’s a bit of a pulse on Monday, July 13th, with 1.1m (4 ft) from the WNW (9-second period) and moderate energy (311), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore through the afternoons, which will chop it up. Mornings are the only call. After that, the energy drops away into the 100–200 range, which is weak, and the swell direction wobbles around. Honestly, from about the 15th onward, it’s a pretty blank run for anything worth settin’ the alarm for. The wave heights stay below 0.6m (2 ft), and most sessions are rated poor.

If you’re serious, circle Monday, July 7th morning at Depressions. That’s your shot. Everything else is just scratchin’ around. It’s been a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes – forecasts can shift.

Later, Rusty.

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