Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix this time, so let’s get into it.

Deadman's (reef)

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start. The first real action pops up on Friday afternoon, August 7th, with a tiny 1ft SSW swell rolling in, but it’s got some serious grunt for its size with a period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with glassy conditions and some clouds, it’ll be clean. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to complain about on that front. The combined energy is weak, at 303, so don’t expect much push, but the shape should be there for the small stuff.

The standout for the whole run is shaping up to be Wednesday, August 12th. The afternoon glass-off with a 3 mph west wind is going to make it absolutely pristine. We’ve got a 6ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds, which is on the short side, but for a reef break like this, it’ll still offer up some fun corners. The energy is moderate at 613. If you can get out there, that’s the call.

The real best on offer, however, is the afternoon of Wednesday, August 19th. We’re seeing a solid 5ft NW swell, period of 13 seconds, and glassy conditions with a 3 mph northwest wind. The combined energy is strong at 1143, and that long-period groundswell will wrap beautifully into this reef. This is a session for experienced surfers, and it’s the highlight of the whole outlook. Mark it down.

Now, for the rest of the run. We’ll see a lot of marginal days with cross-shore winds and moderate swell, especially in the first week. The biggest swell comes through the 11th and 12th, with heights up to 8ft, but the wind is mostly cross-shore, which will mess up the line-up. The 8ft days are only for the experienced crew, and even then, the conditions aren’t ideal.

The second week quiets down a bit. Plenty of smaller SSW swell, mostly in the 3ft to 3ft range, with cross-shore winds. Nothing to get too worked up about until that 19th. The 21st shows a 5ft NW swell with a 5-second period and cross-offshore wind, which is clean but short-period.

Overall, it’s not a bad run for Deadman’s, but it’s a one-trick pony. The 19th of August is the standout, and the 12th is a close second. Everything else is a pick-and-choose game with the tides.

Rusty.

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