Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Deadman's (Deadman's). This is a reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s inconsistent, so we’re not talking about a spot that’s always pumping. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are a write-off – Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a mess with poor surf and cross-shore winds. The energy is weak (476-570), and the swell is tiny or short-period junk. Don’t bother.

The first real glimmer comes on Sunday, the 19th of July, in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SW, and the period is a solid 17 seconds. The energy picks up to 757 – moderate. This is a standout for the first week. For a reef that’s inconsistent, that glassy condition is gold. The crowds are often here, so expect some company.

There’s a gap of a few days of marginal stuff, then Tuesday the 21st afternoon brings another glassy window with a 2 ft SW swell. It’s small, but clean. The real standout, though, is the end of the week. Thursday the 24th afternoon is a big one: 3 ft from the SSW with a 24-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (1141). This is for experienced surfers – the wave face will be long and lined up, perfect for the reef, but that long period can make things a bit tricky at a beach break. Here, it’s a reef, so it’s a feature. Glassy conditions make it a top pick.

Then Friday the 25th afternoon and Saturday the 26th afternoon keep the magic going. Both are glassy, with 3 ft and 4 ft SSW swells, very long periods (21 seconds), and energy around 1241 and 1830. The 26th afternoon is the absolute best on offer – strong energy, glassy, clean. The swell is a bit over 3 ft, so it’s not too big for intermediates, but that period means it’s a proper wave.

Heading into the second week, the surf keeps coming but the wind gets a bit more cross. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have chest-high SSW swell (4-5 ft) but with a cross-breeze, so it’s not as clean. The energy is high (1553-1682), but the quality dips. The last real highlight is Wednesday the 29th morning, with a 8 ft NW swell – that’s big, over 8 ft, so experts only. The period is short (9 seconds), so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the energy is massive (2212).

Overall, the best windows are the glassy afternoons from the 19th to the 26th, especially the 24th, 25th, and 26th. That’s the pick of the pack. The rest is either small, windy, or too big for the average surfer.

Rusty.

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