Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.9° 

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


Deadman's surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, and it’s gonna take a bit of patience to find the windows. We’ve got a slow start, but there are a couple of proper moments if you’re willing to wait it out.

The first day or so is pretty flat and messy. Thursday morning has a touch of swell, but it’s crossed-up and weak, not worth getting wet for. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Friday morning is still junky, but check out Friday arvo. The wind drops right out to glass, and there’s a long-period SSW groundswell starting to show. It’s small, around 1ft, but clean as a whistle. The energy is still weak (329), but for a wave count, it’s a fun little window if you’re desperate for a slide.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday morning is bumpy, and Saturday afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft, but it’s short-period NW windswell (7 seconds) with a cross-off breeze. It’ll be lumpy and hard work. Sunday pushes up to 8ft, but it’s still short-period and crossed-up, so it’s not gonna be pretty. The energy is getting stronger (961), but the quality just isn’t there.

Now, Monday arvo is where it starts to turn. The swell drops back to 6ft, but the period stretches out to 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a proper window. The energy is solid (817), and Deadman’s (Big Island) is your best bet. It’s a reef, so it’ll handle that long-period swell better than a beachie. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but the clean ones will be worth it.

Tuesday and Wednesday are rideable, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being great. The swell stays around 6-7ft, but it’s not the same as that Monday glass-off.

The next standout is Thursday the 13th arvo. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy again. Expect very good conditions. It’s another clean one, and the energy is still moderate (533). After that, the week is mostly onshore slop, with a bit of a SSW pulse coming in over the weekend. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th have some size but are onshore, which is frustrating.

Then, look at Monday morning the 17th. There’s a bit of rain around, but the wind is offshore (ESE) and the swell is a clean 3ft SSW with a 15-second period. That’s your call. It’s clean, glassy, and the energy is moderate (515). This is the other standout.

Tuesday the 18th morning is also glassy with a similar size and period, but it’s a touch smaller. The swell then fades out toward the end of the window, with the 20th and 21st showing a drop back to smaller, less organized conditions.

So, the best on offer is that Monday afternoon the 10th, and that Monday morning the 17th. Both are small-ish but clean, with good period and light winds. The rest is a case of picking through the junk.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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396
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602
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:24PM1.94m
7:52AM1.15m
6:25PM2.00m
9:17AM1.22m
7:32PM2.07m
10:17AM1.32m
8:38PM2.14m
11:04AM1.42m
9:40PM2.20m
11:46AM1.52m
10:37PM2.21m
12:25PM1.62m
11:32PM2.16m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.80m
1:04AM0.09m
11:43AM0.93m
2:13AM-0.06m
12:59PM1.00m
3:17AM-0.21m
2:19PM1.00m
4:13AM-0.33m
3:32PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.38m
4:37PM0.81m
5:48AM-0.37m
5:34PM0.68m
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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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