Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m lookin’ at Depressions, and I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is gonna test your patience. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s pretty unusual. But the surf? It’s a long, quiet run.

From Thursday 20 August afternoon right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly poor or marginal. That first week, you’re looking at tiny swell—1ft to 3ft—with a mix of light onshore and cross-onshore winds, so it’s choppy and weak. The wave energy is low to moderate (205 to 464), but nothing’s lining up clean. A few glimpses come Monday 25 August afternoon with a 5ft WNW swell, but it’s short period at 6 seconds and the wind’s a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s messy. That’s more kite-surfing territory.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real standouts, but keep an eye on Thursday 27 August morning—there’s a 4ft WNW swell with a light onshore wind, but it’s still marginal. Then Friday 28 August morning has a similar vibe.

The real tease comes in the first week of September. Monday 31 August morning sees a 5ft WNW swell with 9-second period, and the energy’s getting stronger (538), but it’s still marginal. Tuesday 1 September afternoon has a 6ft WNW swell, period short at 6 seconds, with a light cross-onshore—again, marginal. Wednesday 2 September keeps up the same pattern.

Then, a glimmer—Thursday 3 September afternoon. The swell drops to 2ft but from the south with a 21-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s proper groundswell, long gaps between sets, but clean as. The wave energy is strong (472). That’s the best it gets, but it’s small and far out—still promising.

Friday 4 September morning and afternoon bring a 2ft south swell with 18-second period, cross-offshore wind from the ESE, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (641 and 553). That’s the standout if you’re after some clean lines, but it’s a long way off and the swell’s tiny.

Bottom line: Depressions is a flat spell for the first week, then a slow build into marginal waves, with a couple of clean, glassy days in early September that are small but promising. Don’t get your hopes up too high, but keep an eye on that Thursday 3 September afternoon and Friday 4 September.

Rusty.

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