Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.6° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's have a look at what we've got cookin' for the next couple of weeks. We're talkin' about Deadman's, a reef setup that's pretty exposed to the southwest swells. It's an inconsistent spot, so we need the stars to line up. Water temps are sittin' around 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothin' wild.

Right from the get-go, it's a slow start. We're lookin' at small, weak swell and cross-shore winds that are just gonna chop things up. Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 28th are pretty forgettable, with tiny waves and messy conditions. Not much to get excited about there.

Things get a bit more interesting heading into the weekend. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a jump in size, with waves around 4ft from the SSW. The energy is really up there – we're talkin' strong wave energy (1060 on Saturday morning), but it's still a cross-shore wind keepin' it from bein' clean.

The first real standout I see is Friday, September 4th. The afternoon is the one to circle. We've got a solid 6ft swell comin' from the NW, and here's the kicker – it's forecast to be *glassy*. That's a beautiful word around here. The wind will be virtually non-existent, so Deadman's should be smooth and clean. The energy is very strong (1185), and the size is pushin' into the intermediate level, but it'll be a bit of a mushburger for the experts with that short period (9 seconds). Still, for the conditions we've been lookin' at, this is your best bet.

Then the surf really starts to pump, but it brings some size. Saturday September 6th and Monday September 8th have some fun-sized swell, but on the 6th we're talkin' 8ft from the NW. That's gettin' up there – expert territory for sure, and it's gonna be a handful with onshore wind in the morning. The wave energy is very strong (1451), but it's only for the brave. Monday the 8th afternoon is another one to note: 5ft NW and glassy again. That could be a real gem, offerin' very good conditions for those ready to paddle out.

As we move into the second week, the swell drops off again after the 9th. That Wednesday the 9th has some long-period groundswell (19 seconds) from the SSW, but it's small at 3ft and the wind is onshore. For a reef like Deadman's, that long period might actually give you some nice lines, but the size just isn't there.

Overall, it's a mixed bag. For the next 16 days, the standout is Friday, September 4th for the clean, glassy conditions, and Monday, September 8th for another shot at clean, bigger waves. The rest? You're rollin' the dice on an inconsistent reef with wind that won't play nice.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
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SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
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18
1.1
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16
1.2
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16
1.1
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16
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SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
203
201
186
134
230
227
343
274
315
887
751
627
733
554
405
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325
210
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
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WNW
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High Tide
10:05PM1.88m
11:46AM1.49m
10:47PM1.90m
12:12PM1.57m
11:29PM1.89m
12:37PM1.64m
00:11AM1.84m
1:02PM1.71m
00:55AM1.76m
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
1:56PM1.84m
2:34AM1.53m
Low Tide
5:12AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.79m
5:43AM-0.02m
5:34PM0.67m
6:13AM0.02m
6:14PM0.55m
6:41AM0.11m
6:54PM0.44m
7:10AM0.23m
7:37PM0.33m
7:39AM0.38m
8:23PM0.24m
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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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