Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for you.

We’re looking at Deadman's, a reef break that doesn’t fire all that often. This is the only spot on the map for the next couple of weeks, and it’s inconsistent, so we’re playing the waiting game.

Saturday the 18th of July kicks off with a 3 ft SW groundswell, with a very long 18-second period. The wind is a cross-shore from the WNW at 3 mph. Water temp is 55°, right about normal. The combined energy is moderate at 844. It’s marginal, so don’t rush out.

Sunday the 19th July morning is the real gem. Still small at 3 ft, but it's from the WNW with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSW at 3 mph. Energy is a touch lower at 680, but that glassy surface will make it clean and fun. That’s your best bet for a good session.

From Sunday afternoon through Wednesday morning, it’s just average. Swell holds between 2 ft and 3 ft, mostly from the SW, with moderate energy from 418 to 510. Winds are mostly cross or cross-on. Nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 22nd of July afternoon brings a 4 ft swell, but the period drops to a poor 8 seconds. That’s short-period junk, even with moderate energy at 418. Steer clear.

Friday the 24th of July afternoon is where we get some power. A 3 ft SW groundswell with a massive 24-second period gives us strong energy at 1187. The wind is a light cross-shore at 6 mph. That 24-second period is a proper groundswell – it’ll push hard, but on a reef it might break a bit too straight. Still, it’s got potential.

Saturday the 25th of July morning sees the swell peak at 4 ft from the SSW with a 21-second period, and the energy hits 1699 – that’s very strong. Wind is cross-shore at 9 mph. A solid day for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, we settle into a good run from Sunday the 26th through to Tuesday the 29th. Swells between 3 ft and 4 ft, periods around 17 to 20 seconds, and clean cross-off winds from the NNW at 12 to 19 mph on afternoons. Energy stays in the 1012 to 1491 range. Clean, solid, consistent.

Thursday the 30th of July afternoon throws up a 6 ft NW swell, but with only an 8-second period. That’s a big lump of short-period mess, energy at 1030. Not for surfing.

Finally, Friday the 31st of July afternoon gives us a 5 ft NW swell with a 7-second period, but it goes glassy. Still, that period is too short for the size – expect a washing machine.

To sum it up: Sunday the 19th morning for clean, small waves. Friday the 24th afternoon through Sunday the 26th for the real power. That’s your window.

Rusty.

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