Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Deadman's over the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burn at first. The early part of the window is looking pretty weak, with a tiny pulse of 1ft swell from the SW on Friday, August 7th. The energy is low (184) and the 18-second period is super long, but the fetch just isn't there. With that glassy afternoon session, you might get a few clean, knee-high runners if you're desperate for a paddle, but it's not much to write home about.

Saturday, August 8th, sees a bit of a jump in size, but it’s a bit of a mess. The morning stays small and cross-shore, but by the afternoon we get a 6ft NW swell. The period drops to a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and unorganized. The energy is starting to build (638), but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which will keep things somewhat clean. It’s doable for a confident intermediate, but it’s not the best.

Sunday, August 9th, is all about the NW swell hanging in at 6ft to 7ft, but the period is still short (8 seconds) and the wind is a messy cross-shore at 12 mph. The combined energy (729 to 861) is building, but the quality is just not there. It’s going to be a choppy, bumpy affair. Honestly, with that much wind and a beach setup, this might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The best window of the whole forecast looks to be the middle of the week. Monday, August 10th, the swell builds to 8ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 1372—that’s some serious grunt. The wind is still cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but the size is there. This is for experienced surfers only; 8ft is pushing it for anyone not really comfortable in bigger stuff.

The real standout comes on Wednesday, August 12th, right through to Thursday, August 13th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the NW, with a solid 9-second period. The energy is still moderate (around 597). But the magic is in the wind: glassy. Dead flat, clean conditions. This is your best bet for a proper session. It’s a reef setup, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves.

After that, the size drops off. Friday, August 14th, through to the 22nd sees a lot of smaller 2ft to 4ft SSW and S swells, with long periods (15-19 seconds). The energy is moderate (between 440 and 822). The winds are mainly light, with the occasional glassy patch on the 14th and 17th afternoons. These are your fun, small-wave days. The reef will handle that long-period swell well, so you'll get some clean, peeling lines, perfect for a longboard.

The tail end of the forecast, starting August 20th, sees another pulse of NW swell, building to 5ft by the afternoon with a 12-second period and energy hitting 1144. It’s a little more promising for the end of the run, but the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s a bit of a wait-and-see.

All in all, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are the clear winners. Glassy conditions, solid chest-high swell, and a reef that loves that NW groundswell. Get on it.

Rusty

Read more