Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.1° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 30th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's going on at Deadman's in feet and knots.

This reef break is a bit of a tease. It's inconsistent and needs a good SW swell to really groove, but the next couple of weeks are mostly a waiting game.

We're starting off with a long stretch of small, wind-affected surf. Sunday, August 30, we've got a 4ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, but it's cross-shore and the energy is strong, but the report says it's marginal. Water temp is about what you'd expect for the season. Monday the 31st has a 3ft SSW swell with a clean offshore wind in the morning, which is nice, but it's still tiny. The pattern is all small stuff, with cross or cross-onshore winds, right through the first week. The afternoon of Tuesday, September 1st goes glassy on a 2ft SSW swell, which is clean but gutless. Nothing to get worked up about.

The one proper highlight is on Saturday, September 12th. That afternoon, we get a 6ft NW swell, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy calm. The energy is strong. This is a solid, clean groundswell. The catch is that Deadman's prefers a SW swell, so this NW angle isn't perfect. But 6ft and glassy is a rare treat for this spot. The morning of the 12th has the same 6ft swell but with a shorter 8-second period and a cross-shore wind, so the afternoon is the time to go. Sunday the 13th drops back to a 4ft NW swell, and the wind goes cross again.

So, if you can hold out, that Saturday, September 12th afternoon is the only real standout. The rest is small, choppy, and not worth the trouble. Crowds are often here, so when it's good, you won't be alone.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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SSW
16
1.1
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16
1
SSW
15
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
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13
0.6
SW
18
0.5
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16
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7
0.9
SW
19
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10
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18
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17
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
733
546
405
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325
210
198
198
154
252
130
214
513
480
553
651
629
659
627
554
559
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
E
10
SSW
5
S
10
E
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
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15
SSE
5
SSW
10
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10
S
15
ESE
15
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5
SSE
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High Tide
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
1:56PM1.84m
2:34AM1.53m
2:28PM1.89m
3:33AM1.39m
3:05PM1.92m
4:47AM1.26m
3:51PM1.93m
6:22AM1.19m
4:51PM1.92m
8:01AM1.23m
6:05PM1.91m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.33m
7:39AM0.38m
8:23PM0.24m
8:09AM0.54m
9:17PM0.17m
8:43AM0.71m
10:19PM0.12m
9:24AM0.86m
11:29PM0.07m
10:20AM0.98m
00:44AM0.02m
11:41AM1.05m
1:56AM-0.06m
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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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