Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu at Deadman's.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for proper surfing. The swell's small and the wind is messy, so you're not missing much. The water is sitting at 58° and that's about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. That's when we see a jump in size to 8ft from the NW, and the combined energy is solid (1059). The wind is a gentle cross-off and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper swell, but at 8ft, it's pushing into expert territory, especially for a reef. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a decent energy swell but not that long, meaning it'll be a bit more manageable on the take-off.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That's the magic word. The combined energy is moderate (514), but with zero wind, Deadman's will be as clean as a whistle. The conditions are described as "very good," and that's the truth. That afternoon session is the one to circle.

We see a couple more glassy windows pop up later in the week. Thursday afternoon the 6th of August has 7ft NW swell and glassy conditions (847 combined energy). That's another big swell, so again, one for the experienced crew. Then Saturday the 8th of August has a smaller 4ft NW swell, but again, glassy wind. That's a user-friendly size with perfect conditions.

Looking further out, the second week is a bit more of a waiting game. The 13th and 14th of August see a shift back to a long-period SSW groundswell (16 seconds), but the size is small, only 3ft. This long period stuff is usually better at points and reefs, so Deadman's might see some clean lines, but it'll be small. The glassy windows on the 13th and 14th afternoons are the best bets for a clean, tiny wave, but don't expect to get pitted.

Best call this period? The Tuesday afternoon (4th August) glassy session on the 5ft NW swell. It's the perfect blend of size and perfection. The Monday afternoon (3rd August) is the biggest and best for the charger crew.

Rusty, signing off.

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