Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. 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+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and here’s the lowdown for Depressions. The first week is a bit of a slow burn. From Tuesday the 21st through the end of July, the surf is small and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The waves are under 3 feet, and the energy is weak to moderate (384 to 748). The water temp is average for the season.
The one real standout is the afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of July. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is from the SSW at 2 feet, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so the waves will have shape and energy. The energy is moderate (402). It’s a consistent break, and the offshore wind (NE) will keep it clean. The crowd is sometimes an issue, but for a small, clean wave, it’ll be a great session.
After that, there’s a gap. The next days are mostly small and messy. The morning of the 27th shows a 3-foot, 18-second SSW swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s marginal. The afternoon of the 27th bumps up to 6 feet from the WNW, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s a windswell, and the cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy. That’s kite territory.
The second week, from the 31st of July, the swells get a bit bigger, but the wind stays cross-onshore and choppy. The morning of the 31st has a 4-foot SSE swell, and the afternoon of August 1st has a 4-foot SSE swell, but the wind is poor. The energy is moderate (862 and 626). No standouts.
So, the best bet is the glassy afternoon on the 29th of July. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for a clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 24 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 186 | 249 | 160 | 218 | 276 | 183 | 143 | 229 | 200 | 368 | 219 | 305 | 404 | 288 | 480 | 384 | 327 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:21AM1.26m | 4:27PM1.87m | 6:26AM1.22m | 5:17PM1.89m | 8:06AM1.27m | 6:06PM1.92m | 9:02AM1.34m | 6:53PM1.97m | 9:37AM1.39m | 7:36PM2.03m | 10:04AM1.43m | 8:16PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.83m | 9:19AM0.96m | 00:07AM0.71m | 10:07AM1.11m | 1:11AM0.58m | 11:12AM1.20m | 1:59AM0.47m | 12:20PM1.24m | 2:39AM0.37m | 1:15PM1.23m | 3:14AM0.29m | 2:00PM1.20m | 3:47AM0.23m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 99 | 186 | 249 | 73 | 218 | 276 | 183 | 143 | 168 | 108 | 151 | 115 | 143 | 109 | 103 | 480 | 104 | 327 | 319 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 49 | 73 | 142 | 160 | 35 | 21 | 149 | 108 | 70 | 68 | 368 | 219 | 155 | 139 | 288 | 111 | 384 | 75 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 16 | WNW 13 | S 15 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 127 | 125 | 34 | 112 | 16 | 15 | 58 | 12 | 105 | 49 | 69 | 141 | 305 | 404 | 104 | 145 | 79 | 8 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 24 | 98 | 108 | 82 | 229 | 200 | — | — | 97 | — | 94 | 90 | — | 115 | 192 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 149 | 1 | 1 | 310 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 142 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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