Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with NW 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 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with only one spot on the menu: Deadman's. It’s an inconsistent reef break that needs a decent SW swell to come alive. The water temp is 56°F, which is about 2°F cooler than the usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little nippy.
We kick off on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is a mess: 5ft of NW windswell with a short 8-second period and a moderate cross-shore breeze. The energy is moderate (529). The afternoon is slightly better, with a gentler cross-shore, but still not clean. Thursday the 13th is more of the same – a cross-on wind in the morning on a 5ft swell, and the afternoon drops to 2ft.
Friday the 14th of August is the first real sign of hope. The morning sees a tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SSW. The energy is moderate (480). The afternoon is even smaller, at 2ft, with a very long 19-second period. That’s a classic reef-friendly swell, but the size is small.
The weekend is a grind. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are both around 3ft from the SSW. The standout moment is Sunday afternoon: the wind goes glassy, and we’re looking at “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (580). That’s the session to circle on your calendar.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are a step back. Tuesday morning is a hard pass – 12 mph cross-shore wind on a messy 2ft swell. The afternoon picks up to 5ft of NW windswell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the period is only 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (566).
Wednesday the 19th of August brings a bump: 6ft from the NW, but the period is still short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-on. The energy is strong (814). The afternoon settles back to 3ft.
The following week is all about small, clean SW groundswells. The real highlight is Saturday, August 22nd. The afternoon is glassy, with a 5ft NW windswell. The energy is moderate (347). It’s clean and rideable.
Then, on Sunday, August 23rd, we get the biggest swell of the forecast. The morning sees 7ft of NW windswell with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is very strong (1081). That’s a lot of power, and it’s going to be heavy. The winds are light, so it won’t be a complete mess, but this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon glass-off is a better option, with the swell dropping to 5ft and the wind going calm. That’s another standout.
The last few days, from Monday the 24th to Thursday the 27th, are all about small, clean SW groundswells. The periods are long (15-18 seconds), and the winds are mostly light or glassy. The waves will be small, around 2ft to 4ft, but the quality will be there. Perfect for a longboard or a clean, cruisy session.
To sum it up: the two standout windows are the glassy afternoon of Sunday, August 16th, and the glassy afternoon of Sunday, August 23rd. The 23rd has the size, but it’s a beast. The 16th is the more user-friendly option. Keep an eye on the forecast, and be patient with this spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
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264 | 345 | 241 | 289 | 255 | 245 | 232 | 210 | 360 | 629 | 505 | 539 | 612 | 512 | 334 | 400 | 334 | 330 | 178 | 269 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.62m | 11:32PM2.16m | 1:02PM1.70m | 00:26AM2.05m | 1:38PM1.77m | 1:18AM1.90m | 2:13PM1.81m | 2:11AM1.71m | 2:47PM1.83m | 3:06AM1.52m | 3:22PM1.81m | 4:06AM1.35m | 3:58PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.68m | 6:30AM-0.30m | 6:27PM0.56m | 7:09AM-0.16m | 7:20PM0.47m | 7:46AM0.03m | 8:12PM0.41m | 8:22AM0.24m | 9:06PM0.37m | 8:57AM0.45m | 10:03PM0.35m | 9:32AM0.66m | 11:05PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
207 | 137 | 173 | 289 | 255 | 126 | 99 | 71 | 60 | 629 | 505 | 539 | 612 | 512 | 334 | 400 | 334 | 330 | 140 | 252 | 226 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 |
43 | 67 | 102 | 206 | 29 | 245 | 232 | 140 | 360 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 44 | 39 | 52 | 178 | 42 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | W 8 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 13 |
15 | 32 | 33 | 15 | 9 | 86 | 149 | 210 | 214 | 21 | 13 | 51 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 34 | 100 | 3 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 |
264 | 345 | 241 | — | 241 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | 124 | — | 269 | 137 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 242 | 2 | 140 | 385 | 1 | 168 | 242 | 1 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 2 |
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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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