Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW 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 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about Depressions. The outlook is looking pretty bleak for the next 16 days. We’ve got a long, dry spell of nothing worth paddling out for, with only a couple of faint glimmers way down the line.
From now through to the morning of the 8th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. The waves are small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast is full of "poor surf conditions." The combined energy is weak, staying under 300 (300) for most of that stretch, and often dropping to just 60-70. It’s a tough stretch.
The one real standout, and I mean the only one, is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 1 ft swell from the south with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks. The combined energy reads 195 (moderate). For a beginner spot like Depressions, that period is a double-edged sword – it’ll be clean as a whistle on the surface, but that long-period swell can make it break a bit too straight and fast for a beach break. Still, it’s the only time the forecast says "surfable waves" and "glassy." It’s a Saturday morning, so crowds are possible here.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The waves stay tiny, around 1 ft to 2 ft, with the wind mainly onshore. The combined energy does pick up a little in the second week, hitting over 300 (332) on the 14th and 15th, but the wind is chopping it up. The morning of Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th get a "marginal" call, but with a light onshore breeze, it’s not going to be worth the drive.
The water temp is a wild card here. It’s running at 70°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual.
Bottom line: If you’re desperate for a paddle, set your alarm for the morning of the 8th of August. That’s your one shot. Otherwise, stay home and wait for the next forecast update because this stretch is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 108 | 107 | 118 | 90 | 151 | 173 | 173 | 55 | 138 | 110 | 115 | 79 | 34 | 79 | 51 | 31 | 56 | 46 | 44 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.60m | 11:12PM1.97m | 12:40PM1.66m | 11:50PM1.82m | 1:08PM1.72m | 00:33AM1.63m | 1:39PM1.79m | 1:30AM1.44m | 2:17PM1.85m | 2:54AM1.26m | 3:07PM1.92m | 5:09AM1.17m | 4:08PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.01m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:01PM0.99m | 6:32AM0.50m | 6:55PM0.95m | 6:57AM0.64m | 8:01PM0.90m | 7:23AM0.79m | 9:22PM0.82m | 7:54AM0.94m | 10:54PM0.69m | 8:38AM1.08m | 00:16AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 14 | W 4 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 9 |
| kJ | 67 | 108 | 107 | 118 | 90 | 151 | 173 | 44 | 50 | 138 | 110 | 115 | 79 | 31 | 79 | 9 | 31 | 9 | 13 | 44 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 151 | 81 | 17 | 55 | 75 | 85 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 44 | 26 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 14 | 51 | 6 | 56 | 46 | 5 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 8 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 11 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 82 | 34 | 39 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 44 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 63 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | — | — | W 4 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 60 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 173 | 37 | — | — | 13 | 27 | 18 | 25 | — | 16 | 8 | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 76 | 1 | 54 | 35 | 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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