Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 26s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 26s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's in store for Deadman's.
We're seeing a slow start, but the action picks up toward the end of the first week and into the second. The standout sessions are looking like Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th. Sunday morning brings a clean 4ft NW swell with glassy conditions. The water temp is 55°, which is normal for the season. The wave energy is sitting at 604 (moderate) for that morning, and it climbs to 854 (still moderate) by the afternoon as the swell cleans up from the SW. The period is short at 8 seconds Sunday morning, so the waves might be a bit bumpy, but the glassy wind will iron it out. Monday morning is smaller at 2ft SW, but it's glassy again with a longer 16-second period, so the shape will be much better. Energy is 550 (moderate). The afternoon picks up to 3ft with the same long period and glassy wind, energy at 708 (moderate). These are the picks – small, clean, and fun for a reef.
From Tuesday the 21st through the end of the month, it's mostly cross and cross-onshore winds, with the swell staying small, mostly between 2ft and 4ft. The energy remains moderate (most readings between 370 and 1614), but the wind isn't as clean. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon gets glassy again with a 3ft SSW swell and 15-second period – a solid little window. Crowds are often, so expect some company.
Then from the 24th through the 28th, the swell gets bigger, especially on the 25th where the energy hits 1614 (strong) with a 4ft SSW swell and a 21-second period. That's proper groundswell, but the wind is cross or cross-off for most of that stretch, so not perfect. The 27th and 28th see clean cross-off winds with swell around 4ft to 4ft SSW, and energy staying strong (1298 to 1637). That's good for experienced surfers, but it's a bit breezy.
The very end of the window, on the 1st of August, has a glassy afternoon with 2ft SSE swell and a 15-second period, energy at 558 (moderate). A nice little finisher.
So, best on offer is Sunday 19th and Monday 20th – small, clean, and fun. The bigger stuff from the 24th onward is promising but less certain with the wind. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 375 | 273 | 222 | 439 | 419 | 261 | 362 | 367 | 248 | 206 | 321 | 279 | 270 | 220 | 236 | 293 | 447 | 374 | 801 | 558 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.73m | 3:18AM1.57m | 4:22PM1.76m | 4:22AM1.36m | 5:02PM1.77m | 5:40AM1.19m | 5:44PM1.78m | 7:13AM1.10m | 6:30PM1.78m | 8:45AM1.11m | 7:18PM1.80m | 9:56AM1.17m | 8:07PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02AM-0.06m | 9:37PM0.58m | 9:42AM0.17m | 10:44PM0.51m | 10:22AM0.40m | 11:52PM0.42m | 11:03AM0.61m | 00:59AM0.33m | 11:47AM0.78m | 2:02AM0.23m | 12:38PM0.91m | 2:59AM0.13m | 1:37PM0.99m | 3:49AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 67 | 121 | 135 | 222 | 250 | 224 | 173 | 173 | 115 | 63 | 78 | 321 | 112 | 270 | 66 | 236 | 233 | 129 | 158 | 801 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 23 |
| kJ | 362 | 375 | 273 | 181 | 439 | 419 | 261 | 362 | 367 | 248 | 206 | 61 | 279 | 94 | 220 | 32 | 18 | 170 | 374 | 187 | 558 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 26 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 362 | 280 | 132 | 201 | 165 | 118 | 116 | 173 | 212 | 137 | 86 | 136 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 447 | 90 | 52 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 157 | 293 | 322 | 182 | 289 | 408 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 108 | 1 | 195 | 1 | 1 | 195 | 2 | 1 | 195 | 2 | 1 |
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