Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew on what's coming down the line for Deadman's. It’s not a full-on epic, but there are a few sessions that’ll get your heart going.

Right from the start, the overall picture is small waves and a lot of crosswind over the next couple of weeks. Water temp’s sitting around 55°F, which is about average for the time of year. Deadman's is an inconsistent reef that works best on a SW swell, but we’ve got plenty of NW windswell that doesn’t match its ideal direction.

From Wednesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th, it’s poor. Waves are under 4ft, wind is cross or cross-off, and the surface is chopped up. The combined energy is moderate (450 to 849), but the short periods (6 to 9 seconds) mean weak, messy lines. Not worth rushing out.

There’s a flicker on Saturday the 18th afternoon: glassy conditions, 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds (a nice long period groundswell), with moderate energy (811). That combo on a clean, glassy surface will give some tidy reef waves—this is one of the better windows early on. The long period makes paddling easier and the reef will shape the waves nicely.

Sunday the 19th morning has 4ft of NW swell at 8 seconds (moderate energy at 609) and glassy. Not ideal direction for the reef, but if you’re keen and patient, you can scratch into a few.

Mid-week brings a clean-up: Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is glassy with 2ft SSW swell at 14 seconds (energy 354). Still small but clean and on the right angle. Then Thursday the 23rd afternoon looks promising: 6ft from the NW at 9 seconds (strong energy at 849) and glassy—that’s proper head-high power, but a bit heavy for beginners. Experts will have a blast.

The real standout, though, is Friday the 24th afternoon. We’re looking at 3ft of SW swell with a massive 24-second period (very long groundswell, energy at 1613, strong). Glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will have the reef firing with long, powerful walls. Just be aware crowds are often an issue here.

Saturday the 25th afternoon keeps the quality: 3ft SSW at 21 seconds (strong energy at 1831) and glassy. Again, excellent for experienced surfers. The sets might be spread out due to the very long period, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined-up.

The second week has Sunday the 26th afternoon with glassy 3ft SSW at 19 seconds (energy 1409). Monday the 27th has 4ft SW at 18 seconds but crosswind, so less clean. From Tuesday the 28th onward it’s back to small, wind-affected surf under 3ft. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the sessions to lock in: Friday the 24th afternoon and Saturday the 25th afternoon. Clean, long-period groundswell, glassy surface, and quality waves for those who can handle the crowds. Mark it.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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