Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Depressions sea temperature is
19.4° C
2.6° 

Depressions surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Depressions surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
S
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.9
S
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
163
122
99
203
252
193
218
215
180
258
239
202
368
281
305
404
288
480
Wind (km/h)
0
N
5
S
15
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
25
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:44AM1.43m
3:39PM1.86m
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
Low Tide
9:18PM0.91m
8:40AM0.77m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
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8:09
8:08
8:08
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:06
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Temp °C
24
26
27
26
26
28
27
29
31
27
29
32
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
Feels °C
23
25
25
25
25
25
24
28
28
25
28
30
25
28
29
26
28
29
26
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Information about the Depressions Surf forecast

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.

Depressions is 1 km (1 miles) from Isla Vista. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Isla Vista. Isla Vista has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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