
Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Depressions has got cooking for us over the next couple weeks. I gotta be straight with you: it’s a pretty quiet patch. We’ve got a long stretch of small, mostly weak swell and iffy wind directions. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.
The first real chance to wet a line won’t come until Wednesday the 9th of July. Even then, it’s a marginal call. We’ve got a short-period WNW windswell kicking up around 4 ft with 9 seconds between waves. The combined energy is moderate (480). Winds are light and blowing onshore from the SSW in the morning, which isn’t ideal but keeps it from being a total mess. For a beginner-friendly spot like Depressions, these are the kind of days to check the tide.
Thursday the 10th of July sees similar conditions: light cross-shore winds from the SE and a 2 ft to 3 ft swell. The energy drops off a touch (334). It’s still marginal, but a change in wind direction could clean it up slightly. Think soft, small waves.
Monday the 14th of July is the one standout. Look at Tuesday afternoon, the 15th – the wind goes glassy from the SE. For a little spot that’s usually cross-onshore, that’s a gift. Waves are a tiny 3 ft WNW groundswell, and the energy is only 239, but with those calm conditions it’ll be the cleanest we see. You’ll be sharing it with a few others – it says crowds are sometimes an issue – but for a Tuesday arvo, it’s worth a look.
Overall, the first week is a waiting game. After that, the 16th to the 19th of July looks like it might have a tiny uptick in size again, but nothing to light the world on fire. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no shock there.
Best bet: Tuesday the 15th of July afternoon at Depressions for a glassy, clean session on tiny waves. For beginners or a longboard, that’s the pick.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 |
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79 | 120 | 125 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 145 | 171 | 171 | 298 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 339 | 322 | 404 | 216 | 181 | 235 | 146 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:03AM1.88m | 2:21PM1.56m | 00:44AM1.72m | 2:54PM1.63m | 1:36AM1.55m | 3:28PM1.73m | 2:52AM1.37m | 4:07PM1.84m | 4:39AM1.25m | 4:52PM1.97m | 6:32AM1.23m | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.42m | 7:10PM1.20m | 7:53AM0.53m | 8:24PM1.15m | 8:23AM0.65m | 9:50PM1.04m | 8:57AM0.78m | 11:15PM0.85m | 9:41AM0.91m | 00:27AM0.62m | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | ||||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
79 | 120 | 120 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 145 | 171 | 171 | 223 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 206 | 298 | 232 | 216 | 181 | 235 | 146 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 19 | W 7 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 19 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
18 | 74 | 14 | 15 | 58 | 58 | 86 | 153 | 154 | 298 | 103 | 84 | 54 | 339 | 66 | 82 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 116 | 191 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 |
9 | 4 | 125 | 35 | 15 | 14 | 91 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 175 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 |
28 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 26 | 84 | 83 | 91 | 155 | 213 | — | 322 | 404 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 55 | 1 | 8 | 310 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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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.
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