Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at the Depressions stretch over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a slow start. We’ve got a real dry spell from Thursday the 9th right through to Friday the 17th. That’s over a week of pretty uninspiring conditions, with onshore winds and weak, messy swell. The wave energy sits around moderate, topping out at 483 (moderate) on the Thursday afternoon, but the wind’s on it, and the surf quality is poor. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a bit of a tease – a long-period 15-second groundswell pops up, but it’s tiny at 2 feet, and the wind is either on or cross. Saturday afternoon the 11th actually goes glassy for a bit, but with only 2 feet and 14-second period, it’s barely a ripple. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, finally, we get something to talk about. The standout is Saturday morning the 18th of July. We’ve got a 3 feet swell from the SSE with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The wave energy jumps to 510 (strong), and for the first time the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your moment. The SSE swell direction is a bit off the optimum WSW for Depressions, but with that period and glassy wind, it’ll clean up nicely. The break is fairly consistent and fairly exposed, so it’ll pick up what’s on offer. Just be aware the crowds can show up sometimes. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the swell under 5 feet, it’s perfect for all levels.
Sunday morning the 19th keeps the energy going with a 4 feet swell from the SSE and 14-second period, energy hitting 845 (strong). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean as Saturday, but it’s still surfable. After that, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st fade back into small, onshore mush. The long-range stuff on Friday the 24th shows a 3 feet S swell with 14-second period and energy at 606 (moderate), but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a marginal call at best.
So, if you’re keen, hold out for Saturday the 18th – that’s the pick of the bunch. The rest of the run is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 351 | 216 | 232 | 206 | 173 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 152 | 134 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 108 | 131 | 180 | 351 | 248 | 388 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:32AM1.23m | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | 9:03AM1.38m | 7:29PM2.37m | 9:53AM1.46m | 8:23PM2.47m | 10:38AM1.52m | 9:15PM2.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 10:06PM2.48m | 12:03PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.62m | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | 12:52PM1.13m | 3:08AM-0.01m | 1:54PM1.11m | 3:56AM-0.12m | 2:53PM1.07m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 3:49PM1.03m | 5:26AM-0.12m | 4:46PM0.99m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | 8:14 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Feels °C | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 351 | 216 | 232 | 206 | 173 | 103 | 111 | 92 | 50 | 152 | 58 | 59 | 104 | 75 | 75 | 108 | 131 | 49 | 351 | 248 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 13 |
| kJ | 175 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 54 | 134 | 136 | 30 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 26 | 26 | 109 | 47 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 | S 14 | S 15 | W 5 | W 16 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 93 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 67 | 12 | 20 | 59 | 26 | 44 | 17 | 31 | 14 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | 180 | — | — | 388 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 146 | 149 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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