Surf Forecasts:
Dead Zone surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dead Zone this week:
The surf forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 13 | W 5 | NW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 30 | 54 | 52 | 39 | 144 | 632 | 630 | 333 | 1728 | 739 | 422 | 281 | 161 | 432 | 277 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:26PM3.01m | 3:52AM2.98m | 4:06PM3.27m | 4:28AM3.20m | 4:40PM3.51m | 5:00AM3.40m | 5:12PM3.71m | 5:31AM3.56m | 5:44PM3.86m | 6:02AM3.67m | 6:15PM3.94m | 6:33AM3.73m | 6:47PM3.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM1.23m | 9:32PM1.02m | 9:44AM0.98m | 10:12PM0.77m | 10:21AM0.73m | 10:46PM0.53m | 10:54AM0.51m | 11:18PM0.32m | 11:26AM0.33m | 11:50PM0.18m | 11:58AM0.21m | 00:21AM0.10m | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 54 | 52 | 30 | 144 | 632 | 630 | 333 | — | 739 | 422 | 281 | 161 | 432 | 277 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 38 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 4 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 5 | — | ENE 2 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | SW 5 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 39 | — | — | — | 69 | 1728 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 280 | 278 | 401 | 414 | 426 | 90 | 1 | 34 | 130 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 132 | 440 | 127 | 132 | 167 | 34 | 7 | 167 | 116 |
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Information about the Dead Zone Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dead Zone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dead Zone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dead Zone 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 Zone) 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 Zone 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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