Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Depressions. To be straight with you, the next week and a half is pretty flat and frustrating. Most days we’re looking at small, weak swell under 3ft and a cross-onshore wind that’s going to mess things up. The wind is mostly light, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, so the surface will be bumpy. There’s not much to get excited about early on, just a few mornings with a weak 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but the tide and conditions are marginal. The combined energy is low, sitting between 210 and 327, so there’s no punch in the water.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 24th of July morning. There’s a groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but it’s tiny at 2ft from the SSW. The combined energy reads 581, which is moderate, but it’s still a marginal call. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not clean. It’s a tease, really.

Things drag on through the 25th and 26th with similar small, onshore conditions. The wind stays light and cross-onshore, and the swell just doesn’t have the size or the direction to make it worthwhile.

Now, hold on, because the end of the month is where it’s at. The standout window is Thursday the 30th of July. Thursday afternoon is the one to circle. The swell is 3ft from the SSE with a 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with some shape. The combined energy is a solid 646, and here’s the kicker: the wind goes glassy. That means clean, smooth faces. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so it’s perfect for everyone. Crowds are possible, but with conditions like that, it’ll be worth sharing the water.

Friday the 31st of July morning sees a slightly bigger 4ft SSE swell, with the energy jumping to 1027, but it’s a bit onshore and marginal. The afternoon of the 31st pushes to 5ft SSE, which is borderline for beginners, and the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.

The absolute best of the bunch is Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning is a beauty. The swell is 5ft from the S with a 14-second period, giving a combined energy of 726. And again, the wind is glassy. That’s clean, smooth surf, with enough size to be fun for everyone. The afternoon of the 1st drops back to 4ft, but the wind goes onshore, so stick to the morning.

After that, things drop off again into the first week of August with small, weak swell and poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real standouts are Thursday the 30th of July afternoon and Saturday the 1st of August morning. Both have glassy conditions and a nice, manageable groundswell. That’s your best bet.

Rusty.

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