Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,180 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s 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 (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Deadman's.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of reef is putting on an inconsistent show. We’re looking at a run of mostly marginal surf with a couple of glimmers. The water temp is 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no shocks there.
Alright, the week starts quiet. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are small and a bit scrappy. We’ve got a long-period SSW groundswell rolling in – solid 16 to 18 second intervals – but the size is just not there, sitting around 3 ft to 4 ft. The energy is moderate on Friday, around 595, and builds to a stronger 1022-1102 by Saturday, but the winds are cross or cross-off, which keeps the surface messy. It’s a lot of energy for not much wave. Hold out.
Sunday the 30th is the first real mention. The morning sees a 4 ft SSW swell with that same long 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to a very strong 1377. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so there’s some bump, but the potential is there. It’s not perfect, but it’s the start of something. By Monday the 31st, it drops back into the small stuff, with lighter cross-onshore winds making for rippled faces. The energy levels fall off, too.
Now, there’s a decent window mid-week. Wednesday the 3rd of September through to Friday the 5th, the swell picks up, but the direction swings around to WNW and NW. On Thursday the 3rd, the morning hits 5 ft from the WNW with energy at 1152, and the afternoon pushes up to 6 ft from the NW with a very strong 1452 energy reading. The problem? The period drops to 11-12 seconds, and the winds turn cross and cross-onshore. It’s going to be chunky and bumpy – more of a battle than a glide. Honestly, with those conditions and the exposed reef, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real standout, and I mean the one to circle, is Monday the 7th of September. Early morning, the wind goes glassy. Flat calm. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW, with a deep 14-second period pushing through, carrying a moderate energy of 407. It’s not big, but it will be smooth as silk. You’ll get those glassy walls on the reef with no wind to mess it up. This is the best quality surf on offer, plain and simple.
We’ve got another bump around Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th with 5 ft NW swell, but it’s short-period at 8 to 10 seconds. That’s weak, crumbly stuff, and the winds are cross to cross-off again. Lots of energy in the water (695-743), but the shape will be average.
Heading into the second week, it’s a bit more of the same – persistent SW groundswells, mostly between 2 ft and 4 ft, with moderate energy and a lot of cross-shore breeze. Nothing to get overly excited about, to be honest. It’s a long-range view, so take it with a pinch of salt.
So, to wrap it up: if you want clean faces, you’re looking at Monday the 7th of September. That glassy morning is your window. For the biggest, chunkiest, most powerful swell of the period, that’s Thursday the 3rd into Friday the 4th, but be ready for a bumpy ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 458 | 400 | 325 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 249 | 130 | 255 | 606 | 895 | 1180 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:37PM1.64m | 00:11AM1.84m | 1:02PM1.71m | 00:55AM1.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.55m | 6:41AM0.11m | 6:54PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.23m | 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 | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 210 | 546 | 227 | 147 | 122 | 47 | 154 | 138 | 103 | 83 | 88 | 255 | 606 | 895 | 1180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
70 | 88 | 88 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 733 | 9 | 405 | 400 | 325 | 210 | 35 | 154 | 154 | 249 | 130 | 177 | 450 | 470 | 553 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | W 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 10 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
62 | 62 | 35 | 17 | — | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 58 | 65 | 50 | 111 | 89 | 58 | 101 | 90 | 85 | 166 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — |
120 | 95 | 100 | 101 | 210 | 119 | 424 | 354 | 458 | — | 189 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 264 | 2 | 195 | 386 | 2 | 192 | 264 | 1 | 242 | 195 | 1 | 182 | 108 | 1 | 76 | 68 | 1 | 195 | 728 | 1 |
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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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