
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Well, to be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty average for Deadman’s. It’s a reef break, exposed to the SW swell, but unfortunately it’s inconsistent, and we’re gonna see a lot of cross-shore breezes mucking things up. There are no proper standouts here, just a few sessions that are marginally better than the rest.
The first solid recommendation doesn’t really show up until Monday the 3rd of August. That’s a good week and a bit of waiting. Before that, from Sunday the 26th of July right through to Saturday the 2nd of August, the surf is mostly marginal with messy, cross-shore winds and clean windows only popping up when the wind goes cross-off. Swell heights are hanging around 3ft to 5ft with a long-period SW to SSW groundswell (16 to 19 seconds). The energy is moderate, ranging from about 596 to 1313, but the quality just isn’t there.
The most promising window comes on Monday the 3rd of August, with a pulse of NW windswell pushing in at 8ft, period of 9 seconds, and a light cross-shore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 1512, which is moderate to strong. The swell direction is from the NW, which isn’t the optimum SW for Deadman’s, and the cross-shore wind won’t give you perfection, but it’s the biggest swell of the period. At 8ft, this is expert-only territory – if you’re not confident, sit this one out.
The other slightly notable moment is on Wednesday the 5th of August, when the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. Swell is small though, only 3ft from the WNW, and the period is short at 10 seconds – so weaker energy at 246. It’ll be clean, but small and soft. Thursday the 6th of August afternoon also sees glassy conditions with a 5ft NW windswell, period a very short 7 seconds – energy is low at 335. Good for a cruise on a longboard if you’re keen.
Water temperature is not given as an anomaly, so it’s average for this time of year at Deadman’s.
Overall, don’t get your hopes up. The first week is a write-off, and the second week has a couple of moments, but nothing you’d drive for. If it was a beach and had stronger winds, I’d say it looks better for kite surfing, but being a reef, just stick to the paddle if you’re desperate for a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSE 14 | S 14 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1100 | 863 | 835 | 926 | 1104 | 1123 | 789 | 1159 | 921 | 635 | 539 | 441 | 419 | 534 | 159 | 301 | 253 | 207 | 239 | 321 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.29m | 9:38PM1.91m | 12:03PM1.34m | 10:20PM1.94m | 12:35PM1.40m | 11:00PM1.95m | 1:05PM1.45m | 11:40PM1.93m | 1:33PM1.50m | 00:19AM1.88m | 2:00PM1.55m | 1:00AM1.80m | 2:26PM1.61m | 1:44AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:34PM1.01m | 5:11AM-0.12m | 4:23PM0.98m | 5:46AM-0.16m | 5:08PM0.94m | 6:19AM-0.17m | 5:49PM0.89m | 6:50AM-0.15m | 6:30PM0.83m | 7:19AM-0.09m | 7:12PM0.77m | 7:48AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
1100 | 863 | 835 | 926 | 1104 | 1123 | 789 | 1159 | 921 | 635 | 539 | 441 | 419 | 534 | 159 | 301 | 239 | 207 | 239 | 250 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
72 | 56 | 102 | 54 | 24 | 38 | 144 | 55 | 38 | 98 | 227 | 297 | 183 | 20 | 142 | 179 | 228 | 136 | 134 | 100 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | — | S 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | — | S 17 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
33 | 18 | 260 | 98 | 6 | 14 | 22 | — | 119 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 62 | 97 | 81 | — | 86 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
55 | 52 | 222 | 12 | 103 | 119 | 138 | 89 | 38 | 314 | 256 | 232 | 189 | 200 | 100 | 131 | 253 | 98 | 192 | 321 | 289 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 195 | 195 | 1 | 195 | 195 | 1 | 282 | 385 | 2 | 195 | 385 | 28 | 170 | 384 | 1 | 195 | 384 | 28 | 264 | 385 |
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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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