Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with only a couple of faint glimmers right at the very end of the forecast. The go-to spot around here is Depressions, a fairly exposed beginner-friendly break that takes a swell from the WSW. The first couple of weeks are a real write-off for surfing – you’ll see a whole lot of nothing in the water. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy barely cracking triple digits for most of that time, sitting around 169 (moderate) at best early on and often dropping to 67 or 88 (weak). The swell is tiny, barely 1 ft to 2 ft, and while the wind is often light and from the right direction, it’s just not enough to get anything going. You’ll be sitting on a flat ocean.

Now, things get a little more interesting right at the death. On the morning of Saturday the 15th of August, we see a bump in the energy. The combined swell energy hits 338 (moderate to strong), with a 2 ft swell from the SSW. The wind looks clean, light and offshore from the SW, which is a major positive. The period is a decent 16 seconds, giving it some groundswell punch. It’s only described as “marginal,” so don’t expect perfection, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 4° above average, so you’ll be comfortable out there. That Saturday morning is the standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Sunday the 16th of August morning is a similar story, with 2 ft from the SSW and a combined energy of 333 (moderate to strong). Again, light offshore wind from the SW. The period is a nice 15 seconds. This could be worth a look too, but it’s still a long-range call. For a beginner spot, the size is fine, but the crowds might be *sometimes* an issue, so get out early.

The rest of the time, through to the 18th, is just more of the same flatness. The break is fairly consistent, so it’s a bit of a shame, but it’s a drought that’s lasting for days. The 2 ft to 2 ft stuff we see on the 17th is still too small to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a total bust. Your best bet is the morning of Saturday the 15th of August at Depressions, with a secondary look at Sunday the 16th. It’s not a lot, but it’s something.

Rusty.

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