Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NW 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 (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s in store for Deadman's. This is a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s an inconsistent setup, so we’re not going to see waves every day. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Sunday the 12th has some chest-high swell around 5ft, but it’s coming from the NW with a short period, and a cross-shore wind is messing it up with a cross-chop. The energy is moderate (640), but it’s not worth rushing out for. Monday and Tuesday look even worse, with poor surf conditions and choppy wind.
The first real standout I can see is Tuesday afternoon, the 14th. The wind goes glassy, and the swell pushes up to 5ft from the NW. The energy is moderate (473), and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be clean. It’s not a monster, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.
Things really start to look up on Friday the 17th. The afternoon session is looking prime. We’ve got a 6ft NW swell, still moderate energy (978), but the wind is glassy. That’s a real treat. The break is exposed, so that NW swell will hit it nicely, and the clean conditions should make for some rewarding waves.
The following week shows some promise but with more wind. The 23rd of July, Thursday afternoon, looks like another potential winner. The wind goes glassy calm, and the swell is a solid 6ft from the NW, with moderate energy (753). That’s a very clean window. The 24th, Friday afternoon, also has a glassy window with a 5ft NW swell, offering a clean, smaller option.
Then, for the end of the outlook, the 25th of July, Saturday afternoon, is a real standout. The swell is a long-period 3ft from the S, but the combined energy is very strong (1205). The wind is cross-off, which is clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as the long period and direction will make it a proper, powerful reef wave. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 26th gets a bit windy again, so aim for the 25th.
Overall, there are gaps early on, but the second half of the forecast has some very clean, rewarding windows. Stick with the glassy afternoons, and you’ll be rewarded.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 373 | 284 | 301 | 196 | 182 | 139 | 109 | 195 | 194 | 194 | 154 | 161 | 277 | 392 | 318 | 440 | 486 | 351 | 367 | 379 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.34m | 9:44PM2.26m | 12:11PM1.42m | 10:39PM2.29m | 12:57PM1.50m | 11:34PM2.26m | 1:41PM1.57m | 00:29AM2.16m | 2:22PM1.63m | 1:24AM2.00m | 3:03PM1.69m | 2:20AM1.80m | 3:42PM1.73m | 3:18AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.93m | 5:18AM-0.56m | 4:34PM0.90m | 6:07AM-0.60m | 5:35PM0.84m | 6:53AM-0.56m | 6:33PM0.77m | 7:38AM-0.45m | 7:31PM0.71m | 8:20AM-0.27m | 8:32PM0.64m | 9:02AM-0.06m | 9:37PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 217 | 223 | 225 | 127 | 118 | 64 | 69 | 104 | 194 | 194 | 87 | 76 | 159 | 280 | 318 | 440 | 486 | 351 | 367 | 269 | 172 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 229 | 66 | 76 | 139 | 51 | 61 | 65 | 89 | 103 | 161 | 205 | 159 | 145 | 344 | 313 | 295 | 288 | 379 | 277 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | S 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SW 21 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 25 | 4 | 46 | 33 | 45 | 133 | 44 | 113 | 58 | 53 | 135 | 151 | 70 | 11 | 11 | 231 | 179 | 74 | 297 | 284 | 93 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 373 | 284 | 301 | 196 | 182 | 22 | 109 | 195 | 112 | 169 | 154 | 38 | 277 | 392 | 314 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 242 | 1 | 195 | 242 | 1 | 195 | 2 | 2 | 210 | 384 | 28 | 282 | 384 | 1 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 120 | 1 |
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