Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, same story but in feet and Fahrenheit for you.
For Depressions, the start is dead quiet. From now until Wednesday, July 8th, there’s nothing but tiny, poor conditions. The water’s about 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season – the only silver lining while you wait.
Things start to breathe a little on Thursday, July 9th. That morning brings a WNW swell around 4ft with a clean SW offshore breeze, energy moderate (499). The call is still marginal – that tide might mess with ya – but it’s the first real chance. By afternoon the wind drops to a whisper, swell holds at 4ft, and it’s a window if you’re keen.
The big one, the one to save your energy for, is Sunday, July 13th. That morning you’ll see 3ft of WNW swell, and by afternoon it’s hitting 4ft. The wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm – from the WSW at just 3 mph. The waves will be clean, smooth, and fun. The energy is strong (363) but period is short around 8 seconds, so expect a punchy beach break rather than a long wall. This is the session. Depressions is fairly consistent, so you can count on it, but crowds can show up sometimes.
After that, it’s small again. Tuesday the 14th morning might give you a 4ft WNW swell, but wind’s onshore and it’s back to marginal. The rest of that week into the 19th is mostly tiny, choppy, or cross-onshore. The 18th has clean-ish conditions but swell barely reaches 2ft – not worth your time.
Bottom line: if you’re after a real wave in this stretch, make a plan for Sunday, July 13th at Depressions. Glassy conditions, waist-to-chest high sets, and a surf that’ll remind you why you love it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 120 | 125 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 298 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 343 | 330 | 302 | 235 | 220 | 235 | 146 | 191 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:21PM1.56m | 00:44AM1.72m | 2:54PM1.63m | 1:36AM1.55m | 3:28PM1.73m | 2:52AM1.37m | 4:07PM1.84m | 4:39AM1.25m | 4:52PM1.97m | 6:32AM1.23m | 5:42PM2.10m | 8:00AM1.30m | 6:35PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM1.20m | 7:53AM0.53m | 8:24PM1.15m | 8:23AM0.65m | 9:50PM1.04m | 8:57AM0.78m | 11:15PM0.85m | 9:41AM0.91m | 00:27AM0.62m | 10:37AM1.03m | 1:26AM0.38m | 11:44AM1.10m | 2:19AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 120 | 120 | 82 | 176 | 121 | 229 | 171 | 171 | 223 | 319 | 356 | 276 | 202 | 232 | 97 | 235 | 220 | 235 | 146 | 103 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 74 | 125 | 15 | 58 | 58 | 91 | 153 | 154 | 298 | 103 | 84 | 54 | 343 | 66 | 193 | 173 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 191 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | S 10 | WNW 11 | S 19 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 35 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 66 | 2 | 175 | 91 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 25 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 55 | 27 | 74 | 104 | 102 | 188 | 245 | — | 330 | 302 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 1 | 0 | 310 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 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).
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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