Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s coming up at Depressions.
The outlook over the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf with very few windows of clean conditions. It’s the kind of forecast that’ll test your patience. The good news? There’s a couple of fleeting moments where it might just be worth a paddle, but you’ll need to be on it.
The first real chance for a wave comes early on Monday, 10 August. The morning is looking glassy with a light SSE breeze, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW. It’s not going to get the heart racing, but it’s surfable. The combined energy is moderate at 181, and the period is a very long 14 seconds, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. That long period will make it a bit tough at a beach break like this, but with zero wind, you might find a few clean lines if you’re patient. After that, it’s back to onshore wind and ordinary conditions for days.
Keep your eyes on Friday, 14 August morning. The wind goes glassy again, and we’ve got a similar little 2ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a bit healthier at 211. Again, it’s not big, but it’s the cleanest it’ll be all week. The water temperature is running a very unusual 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re getting in.
The only other flicker of hope is on Tuesday, 18 August morning. The swell is forecast to push up to 3ft from the west, but the period drops right off to a short 8 seconds. That’s windswell, and it’ll be mushy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s marginal at best.
Honestly, for the majority of this 16-day window, the wind is just not our friend. It’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the waves bumpy. The biggest size we see is a couple of pulses up around 6ft late in the second week, but they’re plagued by short periods and unfavourable winds. There’s nothing here that’s a standout; it’s a case of picking the least worst options. The best advice is to keep an eye on the forecast for that glassy Monday or Friday morning, and if the wind shifts, you might get a late call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 65 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 96 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 103 | 180 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:24PM2.20m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:24PM2.32m | 9:38AM1.53m | 8:19PM2.40m | 10:12AM1.62m | 9:09PM2.41m | 10:46AM1.71m | 9:58PM2.34m | 11:20AM1.78m | 10:45PM2.20m | 11:54AM1.84m | 11:32PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.13m | 12:58PM1.16m | 2:57AM0.01m | 2:01PM1.07m | 3:39AM-0.05m | 2:57PM0.96m | 4:19AM-0.04m | 3:49PM0.87m | 4:56AM0.04m | 4:41PM0.80m | 5:30AM0.19m | 5:33PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 65 | 24 | 125 | 121 | 153 | 105 | 102 | 59 | 79 | 123 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 125 | 122 | 160 | 154 | 103 | 140 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 16 | W 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 125 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 180 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 46 | 98 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 39 | 33 | 87 | 19 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 192 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 136 | 310 | 0 | 0 | 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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