Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Deadman’s, a reef break that only shows its cards every now and then.

Look, straight up – there’s no surf worth chasing for the first few days here. The waves stay small and the conditions are just okay. We’ve got a bit of a wait ahead. The first window where it gets interesting starts around Thursday the 3rd of September, but even then it’s marginal. The real standout – the one I’d pencil in – lands on Friday the 11th of September into Saturday the 12th.

Alright, let’s run through it from the start.

Saturday 29 August – Waves around 4ft from the SSW, long period 18 seconds (groundswell). The water temp is 59°, pretty normal for this time of year, no drama there. But the wind is a fresh cross-off in the afternoon, which keeps things clean. Still, the combined swell energy is moderate (1028), and the spot is inconsistent and often crowded, so it’s not a goer.

Sunday 30 August – Similar swell, 4ft from the SSW dropping to 4ft, period dropping to 16 seconds. Winds are gentle cross-shore, but the energy is lower (960 down to 916). More of the same marginal stuff.

Monday 31 August – Small swell coming in at 3ft, then 3ft in the afternoon, period 14 seconds. Afternoon goes glassy with light winds – that’s nice – and the energy is weak to moderate (418). Still, it’s not really doing enough.

Tuesday 1 September – Swell drops further to 3ft then 2ft, period 13 seconds. Afternoon glassy again, but the energy is low (351). Not enough push.

Wednesday 2 September – Swell bottoms out at 2ft then 2ft, period 16-18 seconds, but the wind is onshore and the energy is weak (228). Poor.

Thursday 3 September – Morning shows a 3ft SSW swell with a long 19-second period, energy moderate (828). But it’s cross-shore wind. Afternoon shifts to a 4ft WNW swell, short period 10 seconds, energy moderate (795). Still not clean enough.

Friday 4 September – Swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds in the morning. Offshore wind with moderate energy (1009). This is getting closer, but it’s still not firing.

Saturday 5 September to Wednesday 9 September – Swell hovers around 3ft to 3ft, mostly SSW, with periods from 13 to 16 seconds. Winds are light, sometimes glassy or cross. The best of this stretch is Wednesday the 9th afternoon – glassy conditions, 3ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, energy moderate (528). Decent for a little slide but nothing to write home about.

Now here’s the one that stands out.

Friday 11 September afternoon – Swell jumps to 5ft from the WNW, short period 11 seconds, with a fresh cross-off breeze from the NNW. Energy is strong (1059). Waves are clean, and this is the best size and wind combo in the whole run. The swell direction isn’t perfect for this SW-optimised reef, but the strength and clean conditions make it worth a look. Crowds are often here, so expect company. The short period means the waves will be a bit lumpy but workable.

Saturday 12 September – Morning holds 5ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, cross-off wind, moderate energy (773). Afternoon jumps to 6ft from the NW, short period 7 seconds, strong cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate (665). That afternoon is a solid size, but the period is short and the wind is strong. This is more for experienced surfers – 6ft is too big for beginners. The combination of short period and cross-off wind means the reef might handle it better than a beach break, but it’ll be punchy and bumpy.

Sunday 13 September – Swell drops to 5ft then 6ft from the NW, period 7-9 seconds. Winds stay cross-off or cross, energy moderate (569-591). Still some size but fading and rough.

So the pick is Friday 11 September afternoon at Deadman’s – 5ft, clean, strong energy. Saturday the 12th afternoon is also notable for size but more unruly.

Take it easy out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
19
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
877
627
733
546
405
400
325
210
198
154
151
252
130
214
513
305
553
644
629
512
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
15
NNE
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
W
10
ENE
10
S
5
SW
10
E
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
5
W
10
WNW
10
ENE
Wind State
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High Tide
00:55AM1.76m
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
1:56PM1.84m
2:34AM1.53m
2:28PM1.89m
3:33AM1.39m
3:05PM1.92m
4:47AM1.26m
3:51PM1.93m
6:22AM1.19m
4:51PM1.92m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.44m
7:10AM0.23m
7:37PM0.33m
7:39AM0.38m
8:23PM0.24m
8:09AM0.54m
9:17PM0.17m
8:43AM0.71m
10:19PM0.12m
9:24AM0.86m
11:29PM0.07m
10:20AM0.98m
00:44AM0.02m
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7:52
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7:43
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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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