
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty, and let’s get stuck into what’s in store for our local stretch of coast. The only break on the radar is Deadman’s, a reef setup that’s known to be inconsistent and can draw a crowd at times. The water temperature is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing too wild there.
Overall, the forecast is a mixed bag with a heap of marginal surf and a few glimmers of something decent. There’s a noticeable gap at the start with no real standouts, so we’re looking at Saturday the 11th of July with a small 3-foot swell from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and combined energy in the moderate range (453). The wind is a cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph, so it’s a bit choppy and not worth paddling out for.
Sunday the 12th sees a bump in size to around 5 feet on the morning, but it’s coming from the NW with a short 10-second period, and the cross-shore wind picks up to 12 mph, making things messy. The afternoon pushes to 6 feet but period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s junky, and the wind is cross at 16 mph. Not one to get excited about.
Monday the 13th is more of the same: 4 to 5 feet, short period, and cross-shore winds. The Monday afternoon has a lighter breeze at 6 mph, but it’s still cross-shore and the waves are average.
Now, Tuesday the 14th is where things start to look interesting. The morning is still marginal with 4 feet, but the afternoon is a standout—5 feet from the NW, short period at 7 seconds, but the wind goes glassy (3 mph from the WNW), and the combined energy is moderate (526). This is a real chance for clean, fun waves if you can get out there. The reef should handle the short period fine, and the glassy conditions will make it smooth.
Wednesday the 15th is a step up in size but the wind is cross-shore at 12-16 mph, so it’s a bit of a battle. The afternoon pushes 7 feet from the NW with a 7-second period, but the cross-off wind keeps it clean. Still, it’s marginal.
Thursday the 16th is the biggest swell of the run—morning sees 8 feet from the NW, period 9 seconds, and combined energy is strong (1871). That’s serious wave energy, but the cross-shore wind at 12 mph and the size means it’s only for experienced surfers. The reef will be handling a lot of water.
Friday the 17th offers a bit of relief with 5 feet, but the wind is cross-on in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. The light breeze keeps it manageable, but it’s not a highlight.
The real standout for the whole outlook is Tuesday the 25th of July. That’s over a week away, but it’s worth marking. The morning has 5 feet from the NW, period 7 seconds, with a light NW cross-shore at 6 mph. Then the afternoon is something special: 6 feet from the NW, short period, but glassy conditions with a SW wind at 3 mph. Combined energy is moderate (540), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer—clean, head-high waves on the reef, and crowds might be a factor given the quality.
The rest of the forecast is a lot of average to poor surf, with a long gap of marginal days after the 25th. There’s a bit of a lull in the second week, with small swells and cross-shore winds. The Thursday the 24th of July has a clean afternoon with 5 feet from the NW, but it’s short period and the wind is cross-off, so it’s tidy but not a standout.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Tuesday the 14th of July afternoon for a quick glassy session, and then Tuesday the 25th of July afternoon for the best combo of size and clean conditions. The rest is mostly for the dedicated or the kites, as the reef setup and cross-shore winds will have the kite crowd grinning on the bigger days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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339 | 330 | 334 | 283 | 365 | 275 | 229 | 211 | 308 | 139 | 152 | 247 | 194 | 274 | 440 | 367 | 1010 | 684 | 430 | 430 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.25m | 8:48PM2.18m | 11:19AM1.34m | 9:44PM2.26m | 12:11PM1.42m | 10:39PM2.29m | 12:57PM1.50m | 11:34PM2.26m | 1:41PM1.57m | 00:29AM2.16m | 2:22PM1.63m | 1:24AM2.00m | 3:03PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:30AM-0.27m | 2:23PM0.92m | 4:26AM-0.45m | 3:31PM0.93m | 5:18AM-0.56m | 4:34PM0.90m | 6:07AM-0.60m | 5:35PM0.84m | 6:53AM-0.56m | 6:33PM0.77m | 7:38AM-0.45m | 7:31PM0.71m | 8:20AM-0.27m | ||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
339 | 330 | 334 | 168 | 168 | 223 | 229 | 127 | 118 | 139 | 69 | 104 | 194 | 194 | 57 | 161 | 497 | 203 | 430 | 430 | 393 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 10 | W 19 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 18 | W 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 |
148 | 94 | 7 | 283 | 25 | 55 | 46 | 66 | 76 | 133 | 51 | 62 | 65 | 58 | 102 | 218 | 205 | 159 | 318 | 344 | 313 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | W 18 | W 19 | S 19 | W 18 | W 15 | S 18 | W 14 | S 16 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 20 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 45 | 70 | 44 | 113 | 59 | 38 | 135 | 32 | 159 | 42 | 145 | 296 | 179 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — |
52 | 23 | 131 | 82 | 365 | 275 | 225 | 211 | 308 | 128 | 152 | 247 | 179 | 274 | 440 | 367 | 1010 | 684 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 210 | 2 | 28 | 242 | 210 | 1 | 195 | 2 | 1 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 210 | 385 | 2 | 264 | 385 | 2 | 257 | 195 |
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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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