Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the horizon for Deadman's.
Right off the bat, the start of the period isn't looking too flash. The swell is small and the wind is cross-onshore, so we’re dealing with marginal, rippled conditions. Monday the 31st has some waist-high stuff, but nothing to write home about, and it fades further into Tuesday the 1st. Don’t bother paddling out just yet.
Wednesday the 2nd looks even rougher, with moderate onshore winds and dropping swell – a write-off. But then things change. On Thursday the 3rd, we get an interesting shift. The morning still has a bit of bump, but the afternoon turns glassy. The swell jumps to a clean 5 ft with a short period from the WNW, and the calm wind will make it look like a mirror. The combined energy is pumping at 839, and that glassy surface is a huge win. This is a standout session – get on it.
Friday the 4th is a mixed bag. The morning has a bigger 6 ft NW swell, but the cross-wind kills the quality. The afternoon gets messy with a strong NW breeze, so stick to the morning if you're desperate. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are more of the same: small, cross-onshore waves. But Sunday afternoon pulls another glassy moment, with a 3 ft SSW groundswell and a long period of 15 seconds. It’s small, but with no wind, it’ll be clean.
Monday the 7th is a write-off again until the afternoon, when another glassy window opens. A 6 ft NW swell with a short period and 637 energy – it's not world-class, but the calm wind makes it rideable.
Now, here’s where it gets serious. From Wednesday the 9th all the way through Friday the 11th, Deadman's lights up. The wind goes cross-offshore and clean, and the swell builds. Wednesday the 9th has 4 ft to 8 ft from the NW, with moderate energy (962 to 1312). That 8 ft on Wednesday afternoon is getting big – this is expert territory, well overhead. Thursday the 10th and Friday morning the 11th are the real deal: 7 ft to 8 ft NW swell, clean winds, and excellent conditions. The combined energy is up in the 1000-1500 range. For experienced surfers, that’s the best stretch in the whole window. Keep in mind, this spot is a reef, so it’s better suited to those who know the line-up.
After that peak, things fade. Friday afternoon the 11th drops back to a small 2 ft SW groundswell, and then we hit a gap from Saturday the 12th to Sunday the 13th with marginal, cross-onshore dribble. Monday the 14th sees a pulse of 8 ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so the quality won’t match that early September run. Tuesday the 15th is small and onshore again. That’s the long and short of it.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for the time of year – no surprises there. Crowds are often a thing at Deadman's, so if you’re heading out on that glassy afternoon Thursday the 3rd or in that epic window around the 10th, expect some company.
Bottom line: the best of the period is hands-down Thursday the 10th to Friday the 11th, with that clean, powerful NW swell. The glassy Thursday afternoon the 3rd and Sunday afternoon the 6th are decent fallbacks for smaller boards.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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400 | 325 | 210 | 198 | 154 | 154 | 252 | 130 | 214 | 513 | 446 | 559 | 759 | 629 | 512 | 582 | 469 | 525 | 491 | 376 | 236 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:09AM1.32m | 7:25PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:13PM1.04m | 3:00AM-0.12m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
400 | 325 | 210 | 198 | 120 | 71 | 106 | 103 | 173 | 360 | 446 | 296 | 235 | 629 | 275 | 198 | 469 | 525 | 491 | 376 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 11 | WNW 5 |
89 | 19 | 32 | 124 | 154 | 154 | 252 | 86 | 51 | 513 | 248 | 559 | 659 | 54 | 512 | 582 | 58 | 118 | 112 | 45 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 19 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | NNW 10 | W 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 15 | SSW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | NW 8 |
17 | 14 | 42 | 58 | 49 | 10 | 92 | 130 | 214 | 42 | 145 | 96 | 185 | 17 | 104 | 96 | 9 | 32 | 18 | 40 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
— | 64 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 759 | 527 | — | — | 253 | — | 220 | 71 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 386 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 1 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 195 | 638 | 1 | 192 | 385 | 1 | 195 | 1 | 2 |
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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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