Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – the next couple of weeks at Depressions aren’t gonna have you calling in sick. The first week is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing, with the real action holding off until the second week. We’ve got a long gap of mostly small, messy, or onshore junk from now until around the 16th of July. Then things start to look a bit more promising.
The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re in the water on one of the rare good days.
The real standout is shaping up for Sunday the 19th of July. The early morning session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SSE swell with a solid 15-second period, giving it some real grunt. The combined energy is pumping at 897 (strong wave energy), and with the wind glassy out of the SE, it’s going to be as clean as a whistle. This is the pick of the bunch, no question. The afternoon will still hold a 4ft SSE swell (energy 956), but the wind swings cross-onshore, so make the most of that morning window. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Before that, on Thursday the 16th of July, the morning also looks alright. A 3ft WNW swell (9 seconds) with glassy winds from the SE. The energy is decent at 338 (moderate wave energy), and it’s the first time in a while you’ll get a clean wave. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s a sign of life.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a graveyard of poor and marginal conditions. Small swells, onshore winds, and short periods. The 4ft WNW swells on the 9th and 15th of July were there, but the onshore wind ruined them. The 18th of July afternoon has a big spike in energy (736) from a SSE swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and the swell period is a bit jumbled, so it’s marginal at best.
Look, if you’re a beginner, anything over 5ft is a handful, but the 4ft on the 19th is manageable. For experts, it’s all about that Sunday morning.
So, the call: don’t bother until the 16th of July, and then circle Sunday the 19th of July in red. That’s your best chance.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 216 | 189 | 169 | 173 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 152 | 134 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 63 | 109 | 395 | 206 | 197 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | 9:03AM1.38m | 7:29PM2.37m | 9:53AM1.46m | 8:23PM2.47m | 10:38AM1.52m | 9:15PM2.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 10:06PM2.48m | 12:03PM1.64m | 10:56PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | 12:52PM1.13m | 3:08AM-0.01m | 1:54PM1.11m | 3:56AM-0.12m | 2:53PM1.07m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 3:49PM1.03m | 5:26AM-0.12m | 4:46PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 216 | 189 | 169 | 173 | 129 | 137 | 92 | 48 | 152 | 134 | 136 | 104 | 139 | 141 | 24 | 63 | 27 | 97 | 206 | 67 | 277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | W 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 169 | 167 | 172 | 118 | 38 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 32 | 41 | 68 | 26 | 49 | 184 | 47 | 15 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 16 | S 18 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | W 16 | SW 19 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 14 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 24 | 37 | 67 | 45 | 19 | 59 | 20 | 44 | 26 | 109 | 16 | 11 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 36 | — | 109 | 395 | — | 197 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 42 | 0 | 146 | 149 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 155 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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