Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Issued: 4 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Depressions sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Depressions surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 24th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 24th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
169
344
252
163
163
344
270
200
234
223
180
206
211
230
205
151
131
152
79
151
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
NW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
SSW
20
W
15
NW
15
W
25
W
15
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
NE
10
S
10
SW
5
N
10
S
Wind State
on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:45PM2.00m
8:46AM1.35m
7:20PM2.04m
9:37AM1.39m
7:55PM2.08m
10:17AM1.42m
8:31PM2.12m
10:53AM1.44m
9:07PM2.15m
11:28AM1.45m
9:43PM2.16m
12:03PM1.45m
10:18PM2.14m
12:39PM1.46m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.47m
12:48PM1.12m
2:53AM0.36m
1:31PM1.17m
3:29AM0.28m
2:11PM1.19m
4:05AM0.23m
2:49PM1.19m
4:40AM0.20m
3:26PM1.18m
5:15AM0.19m
4:03PM1.18m
5:50AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:15
 mm
Temp °C
21
18
21
22
19
20
23
20
22
23
18
20
20
19
20
20
18
19
19
16
18
Feels °C
20
18
21
21
19
20
21
17
20
19
13
19
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
132
169
344
252
163
69
344
270
200
234
223
180
206
211
230
205
35
131
152
75
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
WNW
4
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
105
124
6
5
146
163
2
2
21
2
3
169
160
84
87
86
63
81
123
79
151
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
68
12
12
3
3
94
121
2
2
4
2
2
10
9
45
38
81
84
51
48
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
5
1
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
1
WNW
8
0.2
ESE
2
0.9
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
2
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
15
8
7
7
14
68
102
74
45
179
173
143
1
151
1
34
122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1
0
149
1
0
142
35
1
142
1150
0
149
1
0
54
1
0
55
1
0
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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