Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'ay, Rusty here. Let's have a squiz at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks at Depressions.
Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch ahead. There are some windows with tiny, rideable waves, but the conditions often let 'em down, so there's nothing that really screams "drop everything and go." You'll want to be patient and keep your expectations real low.
Friday the 7th of August is your best bet. We kick off Friday morning with a glassy, light southerly breeze at 3 mph and wee 1ft SW swell. The water's feeling mighty different to usual, sitting at a very toasty 69°, which is a good 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual. The combined swell energy is weak (151). It's not gonna win any awards, but the glassy surface and small size make it super easy for a beginner to have a splash. Crowds can happen here sometimes, so you might have a few mates out.
The rest of the outlook is a bit of a drag. From Friday afternoon through to the end of the first week, it's mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds with that same tiny 1ft to 2ft swell. The combined energy stays low, bouncing between 125 and 253. There are a few glassy moments, like Monday morning and Thursday morning, but the swell is just so small and weak that it's more of a paddle than a surf.
As we head into the second week, the swell bumps up a little – we see 2ft to 3ft from the SSW by Saturday the 15th, with combined energy climbing to a moderate 358 and then 386 the next day. But the westerly winds are up to 12 mph and cross-onshore, making it messy. The average quality is poor. For a beach break like this, with that wind and swell, it might look more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone paddling a traditional board.
So, there you have it. The first few days offer the best chance at a clean, tiny wave, but don't expect much action after that. The surf just isn't playing the game this fortnight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 143 | 98 | 97 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 56 | 123 | 152 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:17PM2.09m | 8:21AM1.34m | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | 9:38AM1.53m | 8:19PM2.40m | 10:12AM1.62m | 9:09PM2.41m | 10:46AM1.71m | 9:58PM2.34m | 11:20AM1.78m | 10:45PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM1.18m | 1:19AM0.30m | 11:40AM1.21m | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | 2:01PM1.07m | 3:39AM-0.05m | 2:57PM0.96m | 4:19AM-0.04m | 3:49PM0.87m | 4:56AM0.04m | 4:41PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 43 | 143 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 24 | 123 | 152 | 28 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 94 | 42 | 42 | 97 | 37 | 98 | 3 | 39 | 64 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 56 | 24 | 33 | 109 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 9 | S 18 | WNW 4 | S 16 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 98 | 6 | 46 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 22 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 136 | 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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