Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Deadman's this week:
The surf forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Deadman's. This is a reef break, soaking up SW swell, but it’s a fickle spot—doesn’t fire all the time. Water temp is around 59°, which is bang on average for late August.
The first week or so is looking average at best. There’s some wave energy kicking around, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, putting a bit of a chop on the face and keeping things from getting clean. The first proper signal comes on Saturday the 29th of August afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, cleaning things right up. Swell is coming in at about 4ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is solid (1110). That’s proper groundswell—lots of push, but long waits between sets. It’ll make for nice, lined-up waves on the reef, and the long period actually helps with paddling out between sets.
Then things go quiet for a spell. There’s a long stretch of days with marginal, small surf and iffy wind. Not worth getting the board wet, honestly. Looking into the second week, the real gem sits on Monday the 7th of September in the afternoon. The wind drops to dead calm—full glass—and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell running with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (501). This is the kind of afternoon where Deadman’s turns silky smooth. It’s small, but it’ll be clean as a whistle.
The following day, Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon, is another stunner: glassy conditions again, with a tiny 2ft, 18-second SW groundswell packing decent energy (564). That’s a dream session for a log or a mid-length. The waves will be slow, fat, and forgiving. Perfect for trimming down the line.
Just a heads up: Deadman’s can get crowded when it’s clean, and it’s an inconsistent wave, so everyone will show up for those windows. The bigger swell early in the month, around the 4th of September, pokes up to 6ft from the NW with strong energy (2064), but the wind is gusty and cross, making it lumpy. That’s expert territory, and not really a fun wave with that chop.
Bottom line: the first ten days are mostly a washout, but the first week of September has two glassy afternoons that could be magic. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but the signs are there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 16 |
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193 | 224 | 222 | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 405 | 400 | 325 | 166 | 154 | 154 | 151 | 249 | 182 | 177 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.57m | 11:29PM1.89m | 12:37PM1.64m | 00:11AM1.84m | 1:02PM1.71m | 00:55AM1.76m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:42AM1.66m | 1:56PM1.84m | 2:34AM1.53m | 2:28PM1.89m | 3:33AM1.39m | 3:05PM1.92m | 4:47AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.67m | 6:13AM0.02m | 6:14PM0.55m | 6:41AM0.11m | 6:54PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.23m | 7:37PM0.33m | 7:39AM0.38m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:09AM0.54m | 9:17PM0.17m | 8:43AM0.71m | 10:19PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 9 |
113 | 171 | 120 | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 405 | 147 | 132 | 52 | 154 | 137 | 120 | 112 | 83 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 |
134 | 66 | 164 | 70 | 88 | 88 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 400 | 325 | 166 | 40 | 154 | 151 | 249 | 130 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 19 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 |
86 | 75 | 63 | 62 | 190 | 35 | 17 | — | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 48 | 64 | 57 | 48 | 87 | 23 | 177 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — |
193 | 224 | 222 | 154 | 164 | 112 | 128 | 217 | 135 | 277 | 414 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 182 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 384 | 1 | 182 | 282 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 2 | 192 | 264 | 2 | 140 | 2 | 1 | 197 | 99 | 1 | 197 | 195 | 1 |
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Information about the Deadman's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Deadman's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Deadman's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Deadman's 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 (Deadman's) 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 Deadman's 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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