Surf Forecasts:
Dead Man's Land surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dead Man's Land this week:
The surf forecast for Dead Man's Land over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dead Man's Land in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Man's Land over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
101 | 73 | 51 | 31 | 59 | 72 | 232 | 201 | 176 | 270 | 142 | 162 | 193 | 933 | 409 | 117 | 62 | 122 | 603 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:26AM1.80m | 7:38PM1.81m | 8:07AM1.73m | 8:03PM1.78m | 8:53AM1.61m | 8:30PM1.72m | 9:51AM1.47m | 9:02PM1.65m | 11:18AM1.35m | 9:43PM1.56m | 1:51PM1.33m | 11:00PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.40m | 1:31PM0.43m | 1:53AM0.35m | 2:01PM0.58m | 2:31AM0.33m | 2:32PM0.75m | 3:16AM0.36m | 3:06PM0.93m | 4:13AM0.42m | 3:51PM1.11m | 5:37AM0.48m | 5:35PM1.26m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
54 | 73 | 51 | 31 | 32 | 72 | 159 | 201 | 176 | 188 | 142 | 162 | 62 | 562 | 409 | 117 | 62 | 122 | 603 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
38 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 59 | 52 | 70 | 61 | 58 | 37 | 51 | 41 | 35 | 113 | 90 | 65 | 37 | 43 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 7 | — |
3 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 46 | 113 | 5 | 27 | 40 | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — |
101 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | 232 | — | — | 270 | — | 75 | 193 | 933 | 12 | 19 | 38 | 33 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 474 | 15 | 43 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 968 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 19 |
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Information about the Dead Man's Land Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dead Man's Land provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dead Man's Land can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dead Man's Land 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 (Dead Man's Land) 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 Dead Man's Land 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Shikoku? If you are looking for accommodation near Dead Man's Land, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Shikoku, consider staying in Anan which is 40 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Shikoku where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Muroto which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Komatsushima, Aki and Kamojima.











