Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.3° 

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


Depressions surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Depressions over the next couple of weeks. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. There’s a long stretch of nothing worth paddlin’ out for, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

We kick off Wednesday the 22nd and it’s pretty grim. The wind’s howlin’ from the west at 12 mph, whipping up a choppy mess on a tiny 2ft SSW swell. The energy’s not even worth mentionin’ at 337 – weak stuff. That keeps up through Thursday and Friday with messy cross-onshore winds and poor surf. The water’s about 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezin’ if you do go for a paddle, but the waves aren’t givin’ you a reason.

We finally get a break in the wind on Friday the 24th morning. The wind swings around to the SW, blowin’ light and clean offshore at 6 mph. The swell’s tiny at 2ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 24 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell energy. That kind of period usually means proper shaped waves with long lulls between sets, but at beach breaks it can break too straight. The energy’s moderate (696), but the forecast calls it marginal. It’s not gonna be world-class, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, it could offer a few clean little lines if you pick the right tide. This is the only real standout of the whole outlook – that Friday morning window, with clean offshore wind and long-period groundswell. Just be aware, crowds are possible here.

The weekend (Saturday 25th) goes back to poor, and then from Sunday the 26th through to the end of July we get a string of days with light offshore or variable winds and tiny 2ft–3ft SW swell. The wave energy sits in a moderate range (500–700), but it’s all marginal, with questionable tides and very small surf. Nothing to write home about.

Into the first week of August, it’s more of the same – small, onshore winds, and poor or marginal surf. By Monday the 5th, we get a little cross-shore action from the SSE with a 2ft swell, but it’s weak (337 energy) and still not enough to get excited over. The last gasp on Thursday the 6th shows a 3ft SSE swell with moderate energy (438) and light onshore wind, but again, it’s poor surf conditions.

Honestly, apart from that Friday 24th morning chance, this is a blank run for Depressions. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations, and that’s just how it goes here sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay flat forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
1.8
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
1.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
215
239
137
220
189
368
141
368
404
288
480
384
327
399
465
289
377
358
377
294
Wind (km/h)
20
W
30
WNW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
E
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
S
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
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on
glassy
High Tide
5:17PM1.89m
8:06AM1.27m
6:06PM1.92m
9:02AM1.34m
6:53PM1.97m
9:37AM1.39m
7:36PM2.03m
10:04AM1.43m
8:16PM2.10m
10:30AM1.46m
8:53PM2.15m
10:56AM1.49m
9:29PM2.17m
Low Tide
10:07AM1.11m
1:11AM0.58m
11:12AM1.20m
1:59AM0.47m
12:20PM1.24m
2:39AM0.37m
1:15PM1.23m
3:14AM0.29m
2:00PM1.20m
3:47AM0.23m
2:39PM1.15m
4:18AM0.20m
3:16PM1.11m
4:48AM0.19m
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8:07
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Temp °C
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27
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Feels °C
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31
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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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