Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. 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 (Mon 31st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty again. Let’s translate that for the imperial crew.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch ahead. The surf at Depressions is pretty lackluster for the vast majority of the forecast period. We’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions right through until Saturday, September 6th. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only flicker of hope comes on the afternoon of Sunday, September 6th. That’s your standout. The glassy conditions kick in – that’s a huge positive for clean faces. The swell will be a small 4ft from the SSE, but with a period of 15 seconds, it’s got some decent grunt behind it for its size. The combined swell energy is chunky at 803 (moderate to strong energy), so there’ll be some push. It won’t be big, but clean and lined up. Expect some crowds here though, as it’s known to get busy.
Before that, and after it, it’s mostly a write-off. The onshore winds are persistent. On Monday, September 7th, we get a 19 mph cross-off wind from the ENE with heavy rain, which cleans it up a bit, but it’s also carrying 4ft SSE swell – still, the rain and strong wind make it a pretty grim session. The swell does pop up again around September 14th to 15th, with 4ft to 5ft from the WNW, but it’s short-period junk (9 seconds) with cross-onshore wind, so it’s going to be messy and choppy – better suited for a kite than a paddle.
If you can get on that Sunday the 6th, do it. Otherwise, the board might as well stay in the car for a while.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 134 | 105 | 74 | 68 | 59 | 79 | 69 | 119 | 152 | 115 | 283 | 246 | 243 | 347 | 261 | 289 | 297 | 362 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:45PM1.70m | 12:07PM1.93m | 00:36AM1.51m | 12:42PM1.96m | 1:45AM1.33m | 1:25PM1.97m | 3:36AM1.21m | 2:24PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.24m | 3:43PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.36m | 5:08PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:43AM0.68m | 6:42PM0.65m | 6:08AM0.82m | 7:45PM0.63m | 6:34AM0.97m | 9:06PM0.60m | 7:03AM1.11m | 10:40PM0.53m | 7:59AM1.23m | 00:02AM0.40m | 10:25AM1.29m | 1:04AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 183 | 134 | 85 | 74 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 55 | 119 | 66 | 69 | 283 | 246 | 243 | 347 | 163 | 289 | 297 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 32 | 41 | 105 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 33 | 69 | 67 | 152 | 115 | 49 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 261 | 212 | 209 | 226 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSE 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | S 8 | W 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 10 | S 19 | SW 13 | SE 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 79 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 19 | 111 | 44 | 62 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 73 | 42 | 53 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 33 | 17 | 78 | 77 | 34 | 126 | 59 | 14 | 18 | 34 | — | 21 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 141 | 35 | 0 | 54 | 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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