Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Issued: 4 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
10
WSW
20
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
ENE
10
SW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State
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
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
Energy 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)
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
S
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
S
19
1.1
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
Energy 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)
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
S
19
0.1
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
18
Energy 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)
0.3
W
7
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
W
4
1.1
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
Energy kJ
8
4
7
22
55
27
74
104
102
188
245
330
302
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
149
1
0
310
1
0
1
35
1
1
35
0
1
1
0
35
35
0
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
4
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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