
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Deadman's. This is a reef break that's a bit of a fickle one, it doesn't break all that often, so when it gets good, it's a real treat.
We've got a solid run of surf kicking off on Monday, August 3rd. The afternoon looks unreal with a clean 6ft swell from the NW and glassy conditions. The water's sitting at 56°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. The combined energy is solid at 730, so there's plenty of push. This is the standout of the whole window, no question.
Tuesday, August 4th keeps the good vibes rolling with glassy conditions in the morning and a 5ft NW swell. The afternoon drops a little to 4ft, but still clean. Wednesday morning the 5th gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, but by the afternoon it's back to glassy with 4ft waves. Thursday the 6th sees a drop in size with a long-period SW groundswell, but it's small and messy – not worth your time.
Friday the 7th afternoon bounces back with glassy conditions and a clean 4ft NW swell. Saturday the 8th has a bigger, punchier 6ft NW swell in the afternoon, but it's a bit cross-off. The real highlight after the first few days is Monday, August 10th. The afternoon is absolutely mint: 7ft of NW swell, completely glassy, combined energy at 806. This is a serious session.
We then go through a long stretch of average to marginal conditions. The swell sticks around but the wind is never quite right. Tuesday the 11th has some size but with cross-onshore winds. Wednesday and Thursday have some energy but it's all a bit messy. The next real standout is Thursday, August 13th in the afternoon. It's a small 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, but the water is glassy and the combined energy is still a healthy 584. This is a classic case of a reef break coming alive on a long-period swell with no wind.
After that, the last week of the window is pretty weak. There's a big spike in combined energy on the 15th and 16th, with 917 and 859 readings, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSW. The wind is howling at 19 mph, which makes it look more like a kiteboarding session than a surf. The consistency is not there, and the conditions are marginal at best.
So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Monday afternoon, August 3rd, and Monday afternoon, August 10th. Those are the days to clear your schedule. The rest is for the die-hards and the wind chasers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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440 | 343 | 229 | 177 | 149 | 156 | 95 | 87 | 85 | 113 | 109 | 143 | 133 | 235 | 284 | 226 | 392 | 547 | 335 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:29AM1.40m | 3:54PM1.81m | 4:39AM1.25m | 4:34PM1.87m | 6:09AM1.15m | 5:24PM1.94m | 7:52AM1.15m | 6:25PM2.00m | 9:17AM1.22m | 7:32PM2.07m | 10:17AM1.32m | 8:38PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.49m | 9:20AM0.47m | 10:44PM0.37m | 9:57AM0.64m | 11:53PM0.24m | 10:43AM0.80m | 1:04AM0.09m | 11:43AM0.93m | 2:13AM-0.06m | 12:59PM1.00m | 3:17AM-0.21m | 2:19PM1.00m | 4:13AM-0.33m | ||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
440 | 343 | 229 | 177 | 149 | 156 | 70 | 41 | 51 | 55 | 73 | 79 | 80 | 235 | 240 | 226 | 288 | 196 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
41 | 86 | 79 | 49 | 45 | 99 | 44 | 87 | 85 | 113 | 57 | 133 | 133 | 37 | 21 | 53 | 37 | 28 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 19 | NW 12 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 |
24 | 14 | 14 | 76 | 73 | 12 | 95 | 22 | 30 | 82 | 80 | 11 | 74 | 34 | 31 | 56 | 28 | 12 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 143 | 121 | 137 | 284 | 192 | 392 | 547 | 335 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 1 | 140 | 83 | 1 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 195 | 728 | 2 | 210 | 385 | 2 |
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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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