Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSE 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 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
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 cards for Depressions over the next 16 days.
Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The forecast shows a long stretch of small, messy surf with marginal conditions. The standout period is really the first couple of days, but even then, it’s not going to blow your socks off. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm swim.
We kick off on Thursday, July 30th. The afternoon brings a 2 ft swell rattling in from the SSE at a long 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s weak, with combined energy of just 473 (moderate). The wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, so it’s pretty sloppy. The conditions are tagged as poor, and honestly, it’s a struggle to get excited. Friday morning, July 31st, is a bit better with a 2 ft S swell at 12 seconds and lighter WSW wind at 6 mph, but it’s still marginal and questionable. The afternoon gets cross-onshore, making it choppy.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell shifts to the WNW at 3 ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, so it’s weak and disorganised. The wind is onshore again, and the energy is low at 190. Sunday, August 2nd, is pretty much the same story – 4 ft WNW swell at 9 seconds, light onshore wind, and poor ratings.
From Monday, August 3rd, through to the end of the forecast, it’s a flat and poor pattern. The swell rarely tops 2 ft, and the energy numbers drop right down into the 80s and 100s. There is a tiny pulse of 2 ft S swell at 15 seconds on August 9th, but with cross-onshore wind, it’s not worth the paddle. The entire second week is a write-off for surf.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate, Thursday afternoon at Depressions is the only window with anything rideable, but it’s far from clean. Beginners might find the 2 ft stuff manageable, but the wind will ruin it. The rest of the 16 days? You’re looking at a solid two-week gap of nothing. It’s a quiet period for this area, so a blank run is more normal than not. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 151 | 108 | 69 | 118 | 112 | 120 | 206 | 206 | 55 | 176 | 144 | 137 | 88 | 81 | 51 | 51 | 46 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:37PM2.09m | 12:14PM1.60m | 11:12PM1.97m | 12:40PM1.66m | 11:50PM1.82m | 1:08PM1.72m | 00:33AM1.63m | 1:39PM1.79m | 1:30AM1.44m | 2:17PM1.85m | 2:54AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:43AM0.28m | 5:15PM1.01m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:01PM0.99m | 6:32AM0.50m | 6:55PM0.95m | 6:57AM0.64m | 8:01PM0.90m | 7:23AM0.79m | 9:22PM0.82m | 7:54AM0.94m | 10:54PM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 107 | 87 | 108 | 51 | 118 | 112 | 120 | 206 | 44 | 55 | 176 | 144 | 41 | 88 | 81 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | WNW 5 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 198 | 151 | 81 | 39 | 55 | 72 | 19 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 52 | 28 | 29 | 51 | 51 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 82 | 82 | 34 | 55 | 17 | 47 | 84 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 41 | 23 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 81 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 206 | 54 | — | — | 137 | — | 66 | — | — | 46 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 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).
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