Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little patch of coast. Let’s talk about what’s coming.

First, we’re only looking at one spot here: Deadman's. It’s a shallow reef setup, so it can get real tricky, real fast. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next week and a half is a bit of a slog, to be honest. We’ve got a lot of cross-shore wind, and the swell is small and messy. Sunday the 23rd morning is a washout, but the afternoon turns glassy with a 5ft push from the NW, period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Not a stand-out, but a quickie after work might be worth it if you’re desperate.

Monday the 24th through until the end of August is mostly poor. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, with a lot of cross-on or cross wind. There’s a pulse on the 27th of August that gets to 6ft from the NW, but the period is a weak 6 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-shore 16 mph, so it’s messy. Not worth the paddle.

There is a glimmer, though. Keep your eyes on the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning is still small, but Wednesday afternoon turns glassy with a 5ft WNW swell... period is still short at 9 seconds, but the glassy conditions will make it clean. The combined energy is moderate (554). It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be the most fun we’ve had in a while.

Then Thursday the 3rd of September is the real standout. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 3ft SSW swell riding a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is strong (891-968). For a reef that likes SW swell, this is a treat. The water will be smooth, the sets will have some real push, and the gaps between them will be long. If you can get out there, this is the session to aim for. It’s not huge, but it’ll be perfect.

Friday the 4th of September afternoon is also a cracker. Glassy again, with a 3ft SSW swell, and the energy is cranking (1515). That’s strong wave energy. The direction is perfect for the reef. This one is for the experienced crew only, as the power will be building.

After that, the wind gets a bit fresh again, with a 6ft pulse on the 6th of September, but it’s a short-period NW windswell and the wind is up, so it’ll be a lumpy, bumpy affair. Not a classic.

So, my call: The 3rd and 4th of September are the days to lock in. The rest is a waiting game. If you can’t wait, the afternoon of the 2nd of September will give you a clean little wave.

Rusty.

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