Depressions Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.41° N 119.85° W

Depressions Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Depressions sea temperature is
21.0° C
3.8° 

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


Depressions surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW 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★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
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, grab your board and let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. The ocean’s been, well, a bit of a letdown lately. For the first week or so, there’s just nothing doing. We’re looking at flat, small, disorganized junk – the kind of surf that makes you want to stay in bed. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions from now until mid-month. It’s not looking like a total washout, but you’ll be chasing dribbles.

Looking at the whole window, there are exactly zero days that scream "go." It's a tough run. The rare patches of something rideable are few and far between. As we move into the second week, things start to pick up a little in size, but the quality is still rough. It’s a classic case of the ocean being full of energy but with no shape or push to it.

Let's break it down. For the first few days, starting this Saturday (August 8th) and all through the next week, the surf is just poor. Swell heights are tiny, around 1ft to 2ft, with long periods but no power. The energy’s weak, with values mostly in the 100-200 range (like 178 or 113). It’s all a bit messy. The water’s an unusually warm 70°, which is a nice treat for your feet, but that’s the only positive. We’re looking at clean, glassy mornings on some days, but the waves just aren’t there. There’s nothing to ride.

We do see a slight bump in size by the 14th and 15th. The swell comes up a touch, reaching 2ft to 3ft on the Saturday. The energy climbs to 300 and 380, which is a bit better, but the waves are still poor. The period is around 16 seconds, which is a long groundswell. For a spot like Depressions (Maui), which is fairly exposed, this long period might be breaking a bit too straight on the beach break. It’s more suited for a reef or point, but this isn’t that.

Things get more interesting – and more challenging – around August 18th and 19th. We’ve got a new WNW swell filling in. On the 18th, the morning is small, but by the afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft. That’s getting into the size where beginners should be a little wary, and for a beach break it’s getting solid. The period drops to a short, weak 6 seconds, though. That’s windswell – bumpy, raw, and mostly just a mess. With a moderate cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be choppy and closed-out. To be honest, that’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.

By Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, the swell backs down to the 4ft to 4ft range with a similar short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy remains in that moderate bracket, like 319 or 324. The wind is light, sometimes offshore. It’s still only marginal. It’ll be weak, lumpy, and uninviting.

The last few days of the window, from the 21st to the 23rd, are just as tricky. We keep seeing these WNW swells of 3ft to 4ft with periods of 8 seconds or less. It’s just not good. There’s energy, but no shape. The reports are all pretty much the same: poor to marginal surf, with light and sometimes cross-onshore winds.

So, here's the deal. This isn't a good spell. There's nothing that stands out as a must-surf session. If you’re desperate, the early mornings around the 15th and 16th might give you a clean but tiny 2ft wave. But don’t get your hopes up. The most noteworthy thing is the water being so warm. Beyond that, save your energy, maybe work on your tan, and wait for the next proper swell. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
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SSW
13
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SSW
18
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18
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17
0.6
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16
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16
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16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
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18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
65
125
125
121
153
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102
96
56
123
121
109
173
125
122
118
154
104
180
240
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
SW
0
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5
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10
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5
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10
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10
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10
SSE
10
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:21AM1.34m
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
11:40AM1.21m
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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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