Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of proper windows to get excited about.

The main story is Deadman's, a reef break that’s inconsistent and can get crowded. Right now, we’ve got a small window of clean-ish surf kicking off on the 27th of July, but the real juice comes later. The water is sitting at 61°, which is 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.

Things start pretty quiet. Sunday the 26th has a small 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, giving the water a pulse of energy (993), but it’s messy with a cross-shore wind. The 27th and 28th are similar, with slight improvements in the afternoons when the wind goes cross-offshore, offering clean waves. The swell is around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW with a solid 18-second period, so the energy is moderate (1090 to 1225). It’s not big, but it’s a start.

The 29th and 30th drop off a bit in size and energy, with the swell fading to 3ft to 3ft. The 31st of July Friday afternoon is a standout in this first week: a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a moderate energy reading of 687. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. The 1st of August sees a shift as a new, short-period NW swell starts to fill in, but it’s a messy 6ft with a 7-second period and a fresh breeze. Not great. The 2nd of August Sunday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting: a solid 7ft NW windswell (8-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (823), and it’ll be a fun, punchy afternoon.

The 3rd and 4th of August keep the NW swell going, but the winds are a bit mixed. The 4th Tuesday afternoon has a glassy 6ft NW swell (8-second period) with light wind, and the 5th Wednesday afternoon also goes glassy with a 6ft NW swell. The 6th of August Thursday is the real highlight of the second week: all day long, glassy conditions with a 6ft to 6ft NW swell, 9-second period, and moderate energy (541 to 631). This is the best on offer for clean, consistent waves.

The 7th and 8th of August see the swell building into the 7ft to 8ft range with a 10-second period, which is getting into strong territory (1215 to 1249). The 8th Saturday afternoon is a standout: a glassy 8ft NW swell, 10-second period, and a strong energy reading of 1376. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting too big for beginners.

The 9th of August Sunday morning is the biggest of the forecast: a massive 10ft NW swell with a 10-second period and an energy reading of 3461. That’s a serious amount of power. The file says it’s too big for this break, so only absolute experts should even think about it. The 10th Monday afternoon offers another glassy 8ft NW swell with a 10-second period and strong energy (1816) – another excellent window for experienced surfers.

The Pick: If you want clean, fun waves, Thursday the 6th of August is your day – glassy, 6ft to 6ft, and consistent. For the bigger, more powerful stuff, the 8th of August Saturday afternoon is the one to circle, with glassy conditions and a solid 8ft. Watch out for crowds, as this spot can get busy.

Rusty.

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