Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
20.9° C
3.8° 

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


Depressions surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with WNW 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 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s look at the next stretch. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for us here at Depressions. The forecast is pretty bleak for a good chunk of the next two weeks. We’re looking at a run of small, weak waves with some questionable winds. It’s not going to be all-time, but let’s break down what’s actually out there.

The first few days are a write-off. This Friday, the 31st, we’ve got a tiny 2ft south swell, but the wind is straight onshore and it’s messy. Saturday’s even smaller and weaker. The swell energy is weak, sitting around 190-230. It’s not worth getting wet for.

We stay in this funk through the first week of August. The swell stays under 4ft, with the energy dropping out of it entirely. You might see a bit of a pulse on Sunday the 2nd, but it’s still poor. The wind is mostly light, but it’s just not enough to make anything of these dribbles. The period is short and weak, the kind of stuff that’s just not putting any power on the bank. This dead stretch runs from the 31st right through to around the 6th or 7th.

There’s a very small window late on the 7th and into the 8th, where the swell period jumps up to 19 seconds. It’s long-period groundswell, but the height is tiny, only 1ft. The energy creeps back up a little, but it’s still weak. This might be a fun novelty wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not breaking with any push. From the 8th to the 14th, we’re mostly stuck in that same pattern of small, weak swells and light onshore wind. Nothing is really sparking.

The one bright spot, and I mean the only real standout of this whole forecast, is looking like the 15th of August. It’s a longer-range call, so don’t book your flights yet, but it’s the first day that’s got some real potential. We’re seeing a 2ft south-southwest swell with a 17-second period. The wave energy is starting to build, coming in at 331. That’s still a moderate size, but it’s the most promise we’ve seen. The morning wind is light offshore from the southwest, which is what we want to see. It’s not a big day, but with that long period and clean conditions, Depressions could actually offer up some clean, lined-up waves. It might be a bit inconsistent given the long period, but the shape should be there.

So, keep your expectations low for the next week and a half. The 15th is the one to watch, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so treat it with a grain of salt. The water temp is near average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Take it easy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
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Rating
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2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
6
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
W
8
0.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
151
108
69
118
112
120
206
206
55
176
144
137
88
81
51
51
46
56
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
W
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
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High Tide
10:37PM2.09m
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
Low Tide
5:43AM0.28m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
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8:01
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:58
7:57
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Temp °C
24
27
29
28
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30
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25
27
27
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26
27
21
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Feels °C
24
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25
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27
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21
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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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