Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

Alright, to be straight up with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy. We’ve got a real lull on the way. For the first chunk of the outlook, the surf really isn't offering much that's worth getting wet for. The energy is weak, the wind is mostly on or cross-onshore, and the conditions are just not cooperating. I'm talking about a long run of poor surf that starts from the get-go.

The first time we see anything that even hints at being rideable is much later in the period. The whole first week and a half is a write-off. There’s a gap of about seven days here with no real recommendations, just small, choppy slop.

Depressions (Sunday, July 27)

Now, after that long stretch of nothing, we finally have something to look at. The morning of Sunday, July 27, brings the first real standout. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSW with a long period of 18 seconds, giving the combined wave energy a solid reading of 762. That’s a groundswell, and the light offshore wind from the WSW should be keeping the surface clean. This spot is fairly exposed to the swell, and the direction from the SSW is right in its wheelhouse.

Depressions (Tuesday, July 28)

The morning of Tuesday, July 28, looks like the pick of the whole run. We have a 3ft SSW groundswell at 17 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the WSW. The conditions look clean and the combined energy is 725. With a light offshore breeze like that, it should be an awesome session. This spot is a fairly consistent beginner break, so it’s a solid option for everyone, but keep in mind that crowds are sometimes an issue here.

Depressions (Thursday, July 30 & Friday, July 31)

As we head towards the end of the month and into August, the swell starts to push up a bit. Thursday, July 30, sees a 3ft to 4ft SSE swell with a period of 16 seconds and light winds, pushing combined energy to over 800. That’s a moderate energy and a bit more size. Friday, July 31, brings the biggest swell of the outlook at 4ft from the SSE with 16-second periods. The energy is strong at 922, but the cross-onshore wind will introduce some chop. It’s still well within the beginner range though. The water here is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 67°F.

A quick note on the long period swells we're seeing: with that 18 to 20-second period, the waves will have longer gaps between sets and a good shape, but it can run a bit too straight at the beachbreaks. Keep that in mind.

So, to wrap it up, don’t bother paddling out for at least a week. Mark your calendar for that Tuesday morning, July 28, at Depressions. That’s your window. Beyond that, the swell picks up in size for the end of the month, but the wind isn’t perfect. It’s a waiting game, lads.

Rusty.

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