Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.7° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,691 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu at Deadman's.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for proper surfing. The swell's small and the wind is messy, so you're not missing much. The water is sitting at 58° and that's about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. That's when we see a jump in size to 8ft from the NW, and the combined energy is solid (1059). The wind is a gentle cross-off and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper swell, but at 8ft, it's pushing into expert territory, especially for a reef. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a decent energy swell but not that long, meaning it'll be a bit more manageable on the take-off.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That's the magic word. The combined energy is moderate (514), but with zero wind, Deadman's will be as clean as a whistle. The conditions are described as "very good," and that's the truth. That afternoon session is the one to circle.

We see a couple more glassy windows pop up later in the week. Thursday afternoon the 6th of August has 7ft NW swell and glassy conditions (847 combined energy). That's another big swell, so again, one for the experienced crew. Then Saturday the 8th of August has a smaller 4ft NW swell, but again, glassy wind. That's a user-friendly size with perfect conditions.

Looking further out, the second week is a bit more of a waiting game. The 13th and 14th of August see a shift back to a long-period SSW groundswell (16 seconds), but the size is small, only 3ft. This long period stuff is usually better at points and reefs, so Deadman's might see some clean lines, but it'll be small. The glassy windows on the 13th and 14th afternoons are the best bets for a clean, tiny wave, but don't expect to get pitted.

Best call this period? The Tuesday afternoon (4th August) glassy session on the 5ft NW swell. It's the perfect blend of size and perfection. The Monday afternoon (3rd August) is the biggest and best for the charger crew.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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2
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.6
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
6
1.7
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.3
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9
2.1
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9
2.4
NW
9
3
NW
10
1.8
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
419
568
171
301
239
183
222
205
337
555
719
868
763
963
1662
561
421
359
359
359
367
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNE
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNE
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
5
NW
0
SE
10
S
5
S
5
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:33PM1.50m
00:19AM1.88m
2:00PM1.55m
1:00AM1.80m
2:26PM1.61m
1:44AM1.69m
2:52PM1.67m
2:32AM1.55m
3:21PM1.74m
3:29AM1.40m
3:54PM1.81m
4:39AM1.25m
4:34PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:30PM0.83m
7:19AM-0.09m
7:12PM0.77m
7:48AM0.00m
7:57PM0.69m
8:17AM0.14m
8:45PM0.60m
8:47AM0.30m
9:41PM0.49m
9:20AM0.47m
10:44PM0.37m
9:57AM0.64m
11:53PM0.24m
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6:15
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6:18
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8:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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