Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.9° 

Deadman's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Deadman's surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Deadman's, a reef break that's exposed to the south-west.

Alright, it's a bit of a slow start here. For the first few days, we're looking at mostly poor to marginal conditions. Through Wednesday the 2nd and into Thursday the 3rd, the wind is a problem – it's blowing cross-on or cross, and the swell is small and messy. The combined energy is weak to moderate (442 to 1128), but the periods are long, which is a good sign for a reef, but the wind is ruining it. It's not worth paddling out.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The real standout is the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th of September. That's the one to circle on the calendar. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 2 ft out of the south-west with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (543), and the conditions are described as "expect very good surf conditions." For a reef break like Deadman's, that long-period groundswell will wrap in and offer some really nice, lined-up waves. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. It's a quiet spot, though – it's inconsistent, so don't expect a wave every minute, but when it comes, it'll be a gem. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

The next real highlight comes a bit later, on Monday the 14th of September. The afternoon session is looking unreal. The wind goes glassy again, and we've got a solid 7 ft swell from the north-west with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (823), and it's marked as "expect very good surf conditions." That size is getting into expert territory, especially for a reef. The short period means it'll be a bit more walled up, but the glassy wind will make it absolutely dreamy. Tuesday the 15th also looks promising, with a clean, cross-off wind and a 7 ft to 7 ft north-west swell. The combined energy is very strong (1062 to 1038), and the conditions are described as "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's a big call, but if you're comfortable on a bigger reef wave, that Tuesday afternoon could be the best session of the run.

For the rest of the period, there are a few other marginal windows, like Thursday morning the 4th with a 3 ft SSW swell and light offshore wind, but it's only a 3 out of 10, and the conditions are unknown. The wind on Friday the 11th turns cross-on and choppy, so that's a no-go. The swell stays around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the wind never really cleans up properly until those standout days.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Wednesday afternoon the 9th for a mellow, glassy session on a long-period south-west swell, and Monday the 14th afternoon for the bigger, cleaner north-west swell. The 15th is also a ripper for the experienced crew. The first week is a write-off, so be patient. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff – it's promising, but a bit less certain. Remember, Deadman's is inconsistent, so when it's good, it's worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
1.4
WNW
8
0.9
SW
19
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
NW
11
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
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15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
252
130
251
513
564
702
651
475
559
487
554
532
411
334
264
280
273
346
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
W
10
ENE
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NE
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NE
10
W
15
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
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NW
15
NNE
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High Tide
3:33AM1.39m
3:05PM1.92m
4:47AM1.26m
3:51PM1.93m
6:22AM1.19m
4:51PM1.92m
8:01AM1.23m
6:05PM1.91m
9:09AM1.32m
7:25PM1.94m
9:55AM1.43m
8:38PM1.98m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.17m
8:43AM0.71m
10:19PM0.12m
9:24AM0.86m
11:29PM0.07m
10:20AM0.98m
00:44AM0.02m
11:41AM1.05m
1:56AM-0.06m
1:13PM1.04m
3:00AM-0.12m
2:35PM0.93m
3:53AM-0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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