Surf Forecasts:
Depressions surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Depressions in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Depressions over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small, weak swell bumping in, but it’s mostly onshore wind and the conditions just aren’t playing ball. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing exciting there.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Saturday the 18th. The wind goes glassy at Depressions, and we’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the SW, with a long period around 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (326), and it’s the only time in the first week where the conditions line up. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes. That long period means the waves will have shape and energy, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight – still, for a clean, small day, it’s your best bet.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The middle of the week stays small and messy, with onshore winds and poor surf almost every day. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 22nd and 23rd, with the swell bumping up to around 3ft to 3ft and the combined energy climbing into the 400s, but the wind is still on it and the quality is marginal. Nothing to get excited about.
Looking further out, into the second week, the pattern doesn’t really change. The morning of the 24th of July has a 3ft S swell at 13 seconds, with a good energy reading of 392, and light offshore winds, so it’s probably the most promising of the later days. It’s still a beginner wave, but it could be clean. The 25th morning has a cross-shore wind, which isn’t ideal. The 27th morning has a bit more energy (402) but the swell is small and the wind is just okay.
Honestly, the standout is that Saturday the 18th afternoon session. It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but it’s the only window where everything goes quiet and glassy. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a lot of waiting. If you’re a beginner, the whole period is manageable, but for anyone else, it’s a real grind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 44 | 49 | 109 | 107 | 190 | 90 | 144 | 159 | 92 | 119 | 97 | 95 | 194 | 159 | 142 | 235 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 8:23PM2.47m | 10:38AM1.52m | 9:15PM2.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 10:06PM2.48m | 12:03PM1.64m | 10:56PM2.37m | 12:45PM1.70m | 11:46PM2.18m | 1:27PM1.75m | 00:38AM1.94m | 2:10PM1.80m | 1:34AM1.67m | 2:53PM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM-0.12m | 2:53PM1.07m | 4:42AM-0.16m | 3:49PM1.03m | 5:26AM-0.12m | 4:46PM0.99m | 6:08AM-0.01m | 5:45PM0.97m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:48PM0.96m | 7:27AM0.35m | 7:58PM0.95m | 8:04AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
 | 8:13 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | S 12 |
| kJ | 104 | 139 | 141 | 68 | 26 | 47 | 109 | 96 | 67 | 73 | 144 | 159 | 75 | 119 | 83 | 55 | 194 | 144 | 66 | 235 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | W 7 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 34 | 22 | 16 | 32 | 44 | 49 | 56 | 107 | 35 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 92 | 104 | 97 | 95 | 26 | 159 | 142 | 73 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | W 16 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | W 13 | S 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 45 | 19 | 59 | 26 | 38 | 15 | 41 | 32 | 11 | 34 | 75 | 72 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 146 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | ESE 3 | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 26 | 16 | 70 | 99 | 190 | 90 | — | 90 | 65 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 221 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 310 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 310 | 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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