Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.6° 

Deadman's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Deadman's surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet overall. There’s no real action for the first several days, so it’s a waiting game. The first chance of anything rideable comes Tuesday the 25th of August, but it’s not great. After that, there’s a long stretch of small, messy, cross-shore junk until we finally see a proper window opening up around Thursday the 3rd of September. That’s the real standout.

The main spot on the radar is Deadman’s. It’s a reef break, so it needs a bit of love to work, and it’s inconsistent and often crowded, so keep that in mind. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real shot at something decent comes on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning starts off glassy with a light SSW swell at 3ft, period of 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which puts a lot of energy into the waves. The combined energy is sitting at 770, which is moderate. That afternoon stays glassy, still 3ft from the SSW, period holding at 19 seconds, energy up to 788. This is the kind of clean, lined-up reef surfing you wait for. The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be smooth as silk. For experienced surfers, this is the pick of the bunch.

Then Friday the 4th of September afternoon looks even better in terms of energy. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1091 – that’s strong energy. The wind goes glassy again, just a slight air, making for excellent conditions. That’s the best moment in the whole outlook. The waves will have some push and the reef will shape them nicely.

Saturday the 5th of September has a glassy afternoon too, with 3ft SSW swell and 16-second period, energy 779. It’s very good, but not quite as punchy as the day before.

Sunday the 6th of September afternoon sees a shift. The swell direction swings to the NW at 6ft, but the period is short – only 8 seconds. That’s a weak, windswell-type wave. The energy is 805, so there’s some power, but the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and less organised. The wind is glassy though, so if you’re a fan of lumpy, fat waves, you might get a few. It’s still a good option for those who are comfortable with a bit of chop.

After that, Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th of September drops off again with smaller, weaker swells and more cross-shore wind. Not worth getting excited about.

Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon brings another clean window. The swell is 3ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. Energy is 816. That’s a solid, clean finish to the outlook.

So, the standout by far is Friday the 4th of September afternoon at Deadman’s. The reef will be working with that 3ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy of 1091 is strong, and the direction is right on the money for that spot. If you can only pick one session, that’s it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Saturday
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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214
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186
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339
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627
733
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325
210
Wind (km/h)
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15
WNW
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NE
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NW
20
NW
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NE
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25
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15
NNE
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High Tide
11:19AM1.42m
10:05PM1.88m
11:46AM1.49m
10:47PM1.90m
12:12PM1.57m
11:29PM1.89m
12:37PM1.64m
00:11AM1.84m
1:02PM1.71m
00:55AM1.76m
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
1:56PM1.84m
2:34AM1.53m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.89m
5:12AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.79m
5:43AM-0.02m
5:34PM0.67m
6:13AM0.02m
6:14PM0.55m
6:41AM0.11m
6:54PM0.44m
7:10AM0.23m
7:37PM0.33m
7:39AM0.38m
8:23PM0.24m
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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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