
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
First up, we’re looking at Deadman’s. This is a reef break that doesn’t fire all that often, so when it does, you pay attention. Right now, the water temperature is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild to report on that front.
The whole 16-day window is pretty patchy, and honestly, there’s a lot of marginal stuff in the mix. We’ve got a big gap of mediocrity from the start all the way through the end of the second week. The first real standout doesn’t show up until Thursday the 24th of July, and it’s worth the wait.
For Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, the swell is small and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s not going to be special. You’ll have a few small waves in the 3ft to 5ft range, but the energy is moderate at best (434 to 661). The wind is messy enough that the surface won’t be the cleanest. Not the time to call in sick.
Then we hit a long stretch from Sunday the 13th through to Wednesday the 23rd of July where it’s mostly poor to marginal. Swell bumps up now and then to 6ft or 7ft, but it’s mostly short-period windswell (6 to 9 seconds), coming from the NW, with cross-shore winds. The energy sits between moderate and moderate-high (273 to 979), but the quality is never quite there. A lot of these days are just “meh” – you might get a couple of rides, but you won’t remember them.
Now, here comes the highlight. Hang on for Thursday the 24th of July. Early morning, we’ve got dead calm winds – glassy as it gets – with a 5ft NW swell that has a short period (7 seconds), but the energy is moderate (359). The really good news is the wind stays glassy into the afternoon, with the swell building to 6ft and the energy climbing to 498. That afternoon session should be clean and fun, with a bit more push.
But the true standout is Saturday the 25th of July. Early morning, we’re looking at 6ft of NW swell, period picking up to 8 seconds, and the energy is solid (626). The wind is glassy – just a slight air from the WNW. This is the best window we’ve got. The break faces SW and the swell is coming from the NW, so it’s not a perfect match on direction, but with these glassy conditions and a decent sized swell, Deadman’s should be offering up some clean, rideable waves. Just remember, this break is inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up. It can get crowded, so bring your patience.
After that, the window drops off again. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd of July are back to small 3ft SSW swells with cross winds. Not much to get excited about.
So, if you’re looking for the one day to paddle out, circle Saturday the 25th of July. Thursday the 24th is a solid backup, but Saturday is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
419 | 377 | 372 | 339 | 330 | 272 | 416 | 441 | 331 | 255 | 239 | 226 | 139 | 109 | 251 | 194 | 209 | 341 | 299 | 443 | 608 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:12AM1.17m | 7:53PM2.08m | 10:22AM1.25m | 8:48PM2.18m | 11:19AM1.34m | 9:44PM2.26m | 12:11PM1.42m | 10:39PM2.29m | 12:57PM1.50m | 11:34PM2.26m | 1:41PM1.57m | 00:29AM2.16m | 2:22PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM-0.06m | 1:17PM0.85m | 3:30AM-0.27m | 2:23PM0.92m | 4:26AM-0.45m | 3:31PM0.93m | 5:18AM-0.56m | 4:34PM0.90m | 6:07AM-0.60m | 5:35PM0.84m | 6:53AM-0.56m | 6:33PM0.77m | 7:38AM-0.45m | 7:31PM0.71m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
8:46 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 |
419 | 377 | 372 | 148 | 330 | 272 | 252 | 170 | 223 | 229 | 93 | 101 | 62 | 69 | 104 | 194 | 194 | 57 | 161 | 205 | 201 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | NW 10 | W 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | W 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | 339 | 94 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 55 | 46 | 66 | 76 | 139 | 51 | 62 | 65 | 58 | 103 | 218 | 159 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 22 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 18 | W 15 | S 18 | W 14 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
— | — | — | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 45 | 133 | 44 | 113 | 59 | 40 | 135 | 32 | 30 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
250 | 216 | 126 | 79 | 35 | 150 | 416 | 441 | 331 | 255 | 239 | 226 | 36 | 109 | 251 | 91 | 209 | 341 | 299 | 443 | 608 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 195 | 384 | 1 | 210 | 385 | 28 | 242 | 698 | 1 | 194 | 728 | 1 | 195 | 384 | 2 | 192 | 384 | 2 | 210 | 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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