Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our stretch of coast.

We're looking at a pretty lean run here, folks. The first week and a half or so is all about small, inconsistent swell with a lot of cross-shore wind messing things up. The waves are there, but they're not making it easy on you. The real standout is a good long way off, so you'll need some patience.

Deadman's is the only game in town, and it's a tricky one. It's a reef break that's exposed to the SW, and it's notoriously inconsistent. So when it does work, it's a special thing, but you'll be waiting.

The best of the best, the one you really want to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 27th of August. The afternoon is looking absolutely magic. The water's sitting at about 56°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy. We've got a solid 4ft south swell rolling in with a period of 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and it's got a ton of energy pushing through – we're talking combined energy of 1237, which is strong. The wind is set to go glassy, flat calm. That's the dream. It'll be clean, lined-up, and offering some proper shape. The only downside? This spot is often crowded, so expect company.

Before that, there are a few sessions that are worth a look if you're desperate. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th both have glassy afternoons with a 3ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is moderate, around 548 and 611. It'll be clean, but the swell is small and the break is inconsistent, so don't expect a lot of waves. The same goes for Monday the 17th morning, with 3ft and glassy conditions, but again, the energy is weak (438).

Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon might be a little fun. It's a 4ft NW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly. The wind will be glassy, though, so it'll be clean. The energy is moderate (453).

Into the final days, Thursday the 27th morning is okay, with a 3ft southerly and light cross-onshore, but it's the afternoon that's the real winner. Friday the 28th afternoon has a 4ft south swell with strong energy (1043), but the wind is cross-shore, which will mess with the shape at a reef.

To be honest, for most of this period, the combo of small swell, inconsistent breaks, and onshore or cross-shore winds means the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional paddle session. There's some clean wind, but the waves are small and weak.

Stick with it. The 27th afternoon is the one to hold out for.

Rusty.

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