Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Deadman's.

Honestly, this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is mostly hanging around the 3ft to 5ft mark, with a nice long period groundswell pumping in from the SSW, which is the sweet spot for this exposed reef. The problem is, the wind is rarely playing ball. For most of the run, we’re looking at a cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is gonna leave that reef face a little bumpy. The energy is there though, with the combined swell energy reading at moderate to strong levels (1366) on the Sunday, so there’s push in the water.

The best of the action looks like it’ll be on Monday, 31 August. The afternoon session is calling for a drop to a light 3 mph southerly, turning it glassy. That’s the ticket. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is a solid 504. It’s not huge, but glassy conditions on a reef like Deadman’s will make every wave count. That’s where you’ll want to be.

There’s another window on Tuesday, 8 September that’s worth a mention. The afternoon sees a glassy, light westerly breeze and a 2ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s some proper long-period groundswell energy (662). It’s on the smaller side, but that period will make it hold up nicely on the reef. A bit of a gem for the patient surfer.

Other than that, the rest of the fortnight is a bit of a grind. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping the surface bumpy. The swell sticks around, but it’s never really clean enough to get the heart racing. Deadman’s is an inconsistent spot, which means you’ve got to pick your moments. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there.

So, to sum it up: the Monday afternoon glass-off is the clear standout. That’s your moment. The 8 September glass-off is a promising, longer-range option if you’re keen to wait it out. For the rest, it’s a bit of a wait-and-see game.

Rusty.

Read more