Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Depressions. Let's be honest, it's been a tough run lately and the next sixteen days aren't offering much in the way of decent, rideable waves. There's a lot of marginal to poor conditions on the cards, with only a couple of windows where things might just line up.
The overall pattern is pretty weak. We've got a long period groundswell coming in from the SSW to start, but the energy is just getting chopped up by the wind. The first real chance you'll have to get wet is on Wednesday, the 9th of September. The morning is still a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon looks like a true standout. The wind drops right off to glassy conditions, and while the swell is only a modest 3ft from the SSW, that 12-second period will give you some nice, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate at 418, and it's the only clean window in the first week. It's a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, so it'll be a good session for the learners, but expect a few others out there as the word gets around.
The other potential highlight is much further out. On Tuesday the 15th of September, we get another glassy morning, with a clean 4ft swell from the W. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful, but with the wind dead calm, it'll be clean and fun. Again, the energy is weak at 273, so it's a mellow day. The rest of the second week is a write-off—small, short-period wind swell from the WNW that's way too chopped up and messy to be any good. The water temperature is a very unusual 70°F, which is a massive 6° warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
So, wrap it up: the pick of the litter is Wednesday afternoon the 9th of September for the glassy conditions, and a distant second is Tuesday morning the 15th of September. Otherwise, it's a long, empty stretch. Keep your eyes on the charts, though—it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 325 | 240 | 255 | 242 | 201 | 253 | 331 | 372 | 355 | 553 | 604 | 495 | 374 | 498 | 389 | 288 | 269 | 197 | 235 | 327 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.97m | 7:35AM1.36m | 5:08PM2.02m | 8:08AM1.47m | 6:21PM2.11m | 8:37AM1.57m | 7:22PM2.19m | 9:07AM1.68m | 8:15PM2.22m | 9:36AM1.79m | 9:03PM2.19m | 10:04AM1.88m | 9:50PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.40m | 10:25AM1.29m | 1:04AM0.26m | 12:07PM1.22m | 1:52AM0.16m | 1:16PM1.09m | 2:34AM0.11m | 2:11PM0.93m | 3:11AM0.12m | 3:00PM0.78m | 3:45AM0.19m | 3:47PM0.66m | 4:17AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 325 | 240 | 255 | 242 | 201 | 253 | 331 | 372 | 355 | 553 | 604 | 495 | 374 | 498 | 389 | 288 | 269 | 186 | 169 | 327 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 121 | 113 | 131 | 152 | 143 | 196 | 144 | 18 | 144 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 49 | 6 | 67 | 94 | 135 | 197 | 235 | 206 | 166 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 11 | W 13 | WNW 6 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | S 12 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 69 | 38 | 51 | 70 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 142 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 90 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 41 | 6 | 13 | — | 19 | — | — | 11 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 9 | — | 21 | 14 | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 35 | 1 |
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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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