Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Deadman's over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days are mostly small, messy, or just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at about 54°, which is roughly 1° colder than average for this time of year – nothing too wild, but you’ll want a decent wetsuit for sure.
The standout window is further out, and it’s a bit of a doozy. On Sunday afternoon, July 26th, we’ve got glassy conditions with the wind going flat calm, and a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the NW. That’s a chunky wave, pushing into expert territory, so it’s not for the faint of heart. The energy is pumping at 1643 (moderate to strong) and the period is a short 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and powerful. Deadman’s is a reef break, and with that much size, it’ll be a proper show. The crowds are often around here, and with a swell like that, it’ll be busy, but the glassy conditions will make it clean as a whistle.
The other real highlight is Tuesday afternoon, July 28th. It’s smaller, around 3ft from the SSW, but it’s a much longer period at 16 seconds, which means real groundswell energy. The wind is light and glassy again, and the combined energy is 799 (moderate). The swell direction from the SSW is also a good match for the optimum SW direction for this spot. Expect clean, lined-up waves that will be a joy to surf. This one is a lot more user-friendly than the big stuff on the 26th.
In between, there are a few other sessions that are worth a look if you’re desperate – like Sunday afternoon, July 19th, with waist-high swell and glassy wind, or Monday afternoon, July 20th, same story. But they’re not the heavy hitters.
The long-range stuff on the 26th and 28th is the real deal. The 26th is for the big-wave crew, the 28th is for everyone else who wants a beautiful, clean wave. Mark your calendars.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | NW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 6 | WNW 20 | NW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 119 | 194 | 194 | 205 | 218 | 225 | 203 | 318 | 373 | 394 | 371 | 362 | 375 | 277 | 263 | 505 | 419 | 306 | 362 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:22PM1.76m | 4:22AM1.36m | 5:02PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:42AM0.17m | 10:44PM0.51m | 10:22AM0.40m | 11:52PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 14 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 37 | 104 | 70 | 194 | 56 | 108 | 159 | 203 | 318 | 186 | 394 | 169 | 159 | 156 | 164 | 136 | 115 | 419 | 84 | 362 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 51 | 61 | 194 | 89 | 103 | 161 | 205 | 159 | 143 | 344 | 177 | 371 | 362 | 375 | 277 | 263 | 505 | 97 | 306 | 84 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SW 21 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 69 | 113 | 95 | 37 | 135 | 218 | 113 | 26 | 11 | 296 | 74 | 132 | 297 | 280 | 93 | 245 | 165 | 163 | 116 | 64 | 108 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 119 | 32 | 120 | 205 | 24 | 225 | 169 | 111 | 373 | 276 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 2 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 2 | 384 | 384 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 1 | 282 | 195 | 1 | 197 | 1 | 1 | 170 | 1 | 1 |
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