Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with 420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Depressions. The wave energy is there, but it’s mostly messy cross-onshore wind and short-period junk that’s not going to give you anything clean. The combined energy reading for the whole period is moderate, but the quality is just not there. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath, but the waves won't be worth the paddle.
The first real chance of anything rideable is Thursday morning, the 10th of September. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the southwest with a long period of 17 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate (380). It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The south swell direction is coming from the opposite of the optimum for this break, which is a major factor in why it's not coming together.
The following week is a write-off of even smaller, weaker swells, mostly from the WNW, with period dropping below 8 seconds and the wind staying cross-onshore. Not worth suiting up for.
The only potential standout is a very distant one. On the morning of Sunday, the 20th of September, we see a small 2 ft groundswell from the SW with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (350). The wind is light offshore from the SW, which is a major positive for clean conditions. Being a long-period groundswell at a fairly exposed beach setup, it might break a bit straight, but if you find a bank it could offer a few smooth, lined-up waves. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only time in the whole outlook that the wind and swell direction line up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 420 | 368 | 285 | 154 | 222 | 70 | 94 | 138 | 195 | 295 | 261 | 251 | 196 | 148 | 171 | 111 | 161 | 132 | 172 | 300 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37AM1.57m | 7:22PM2.19m | 9:07AM1.68m | 8:15PM2.22m | 9:36AM1.79m | 9:03PM2.19m | 10:04AM1.88m | 9:50PM2.10m | 10:33AM1.95m | 10:35PM1.96m | 11:01AM2.00m | 11:21PM1.79m | 11:30AM2.01m | 00:10AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16PM1.09m | 2:34AM0.11m | 2:11PM0.93m | 3:11AM0.12m | 3:00PM0.78m | 3:45AM0.19m | 3:47PM0.66m | 4:17AM0.32m | 4:32PM0.57m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.52m | 5:14AM0.65m | 6:05PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 420 | 368 | 285 | 154 | 222 | 70 | 42 | 138 | 195 | 295 | 261 | 71 | 196 | 148 | 171 | 103 | 102 | 96 | 46 | 45 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 8 | 31 | 68 | 49 | 56 | 94 | 40 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 251 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 10 | 58 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 19 | NW 8 | SW 18 | NW 8 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 8 | S 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 12 | S 9 | SW 18 | S 9 | SW 19 | W 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 3 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 58 | 10 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 36 | 124 | 128 | 48 | 83 | 75 | 111 | 161 | 132 | 172 | 300 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 0 | 142 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 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).
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