Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk in feet and Fahrenheit for those who think that way.

Water temp’s about 53°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 2°F off the norm. So grab your thickest wetsuit.

First up, Deadman's reef. The forecast kicks off Thursday morning, 2 July. Swell’s running 5ft from the NW with a 9-second period, but we’ve got a cross-onshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, making it choppy. Wave energy is moderate (682). The spot’s inconsistent and crowds are often a thing here. Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit – wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NW, cross-shore, but still small ripples. Swell stays 5ft.

Friday morning, 3 July is similar – 4ft NW, cross-shore, still a bit grotty. Friday afternoon, the wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW at 6 mph and the swell is back to 5ft. It goes clean but short period (7 sec) so the waves will be a bit doughy.

Saturday, 4 July afternoon is your first real winner. The swell is 5ft from the NW (8 sec) and the wind goes glassy – just 3 mph from the WNW. Clean as a whistle. Wave energy moderate (578). Perfect for a late session.

Sunday afternoon, 5 July, brings a tiny 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Winds are light cross-shore. It’ll be small and lined up, but only for the longboard crew.

Monday, 6 July – swell builds to 6ft NW, but winds pick up to 12 mph cross-shore in the afternoon, making it lumpy. Wave energy goes strong (1306). Not pretty.

Tuesday, 7 July – swell drops to 3ft but it’s an 20-second SSW groundswell. Strong energy (1046) but wind is cross-shore at 12 mph. Afternoon clean-up, but still only 3ft. Not worth it.

Wednesday, 8 July – small 3ft SSW swell, long period, but moderate to fresh winds keep it bumpy.

The absolute standout is Friday, 10 July afternoon. Clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph with a 7ft NW swell (8 sec). Wave energy strong at 1309 – this is the session for experienced surfers. Crowds likely, but the reward is there.

Second shout is Saturday, 11 July afternoon – glassy winds again, 6ft NW swell (7 sec). Smooth and fun.

From Sunday, 12 July onward, the swell runs mostly 4-6ft from the NW, but winds are mostly light onshore or cross-shore, keeping it average. Wave energy drops to moderate.

A tiny, perfect session pops up on Tuesday, 14 July morning – 2ft, 19-second west groundswell, glassy. For the log only.

Wednesday, 15 July afternoon and Thursday, 16 July afternoon: small 3ft WNW swell with long period (16-18 sec), glassy. Clean but tiny.

The final days are similar – 3ft, light winds, clean but nothing to get excited about.

Bottom line: The first week is hit and miss. Friday, 10 July afternoon is the best of the best with a solid 7ft NW swell and clean offshore wind. Saturday, 11 July afternoon is your backup for a glassy, fun session. After that, it’s small and clean but forgettable.

Rusty.

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