Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.7° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and we're looking at Deadman's. Straight up, the next few days are gonna be a grind. Mostly small, weak swell with nothing but cross-shore wind. Not much to get excited about.

We're looking at Monday afternoon, August 24th. The water temp's sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, no surprises there. But the surf is tiny at 2 feet from the SW, and that 18 second period is a long wait between sets. The wave energy is moderate at best (422), and the description says it's marginal. Honestly, you'd be fighting more for a paddle than a wave. It stays like this, with small, messy conditions right through the end of the month. Wind is mostly knocking it flat.

Now, we do see a bit of a pulse coming in around the morning of Saturday, 29th August. Swell bumps up to 4 feet, still from the SSW, with some longer period of 18 seconds. The energy kicks up into the strong category (1048), but it's still a cross-shore wind situation with a bit of chop. It's a step up, but not a winner. That energy drops back down again Sunday arvo.

There's a long, quiet gap here right into September. Then things start to look interesting, hold on.

The real standout is shaping up for Friday afternoon, 4th September. This is two weeks out, so take it with a grain of salt, but the potential is there. We're looking at 8 feet of solid NW swell, with a period of 10 seconds. That's a nice amount of power, with the combined energy being very strong (1558). The wind is forecast to go glassy. That is the key. Glassy conditions at a place like this? That could be really clean, well-shaped waves. It's tipping into expert territory at that size, for sure, but for those who can handle it, that Friday arvo session looks like the pick of the whole 16-day run. Saturday morning, 5th September, will still be solid at 6 feet, with glassy conditions again in the afternoon and a bit smaller at 5 feet. Sunday also shows clean glassy conditions in the afternoon with 5 feet.

So the long story short: forget the next week-plus. You're waiting for that 4th of September window. If it comes together, that's your day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
18
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SW
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0.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
183
326
214
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186
134
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164
339
284
411
887
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627
627
457
405
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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NE
10
WNW
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High Tide
9:19PM1.84m
11:19AM1.42m
10:05PM1.88m
11:46AM1.49m
10:47PM1.90m
12:12PM1.57m
11:29PM1.89m
12:37PM1.64m
00:11AM1.84m
1:02PM1.71m
00:55AM1.76m
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.98m
4:38AM0.01m
4:11PM0.89m
5:12AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.79m
5:43AM-0.02m
5:34PM0.67m
6:13AM0.02m
6:14PM0.55m
6:41AM0.11m
6:54PM0.44m
7:10AM0.23m
7:37PM0.33m
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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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