Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down Deadman’s. It’s a reef break that’s a bit of a tease – inconsistent, but when it fires, it’s a treat. Water temp is about 54°F, which is a touch under the norm for this time of year, so it’s a bit chilly but nothing crazy.

The first real surf we’re looking at is a slow start. Monday the 13th is a total washout. Tuesday the 14th, the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 4ft NW swell coming in. The energy is moderate (410), so it’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean. That’s your early-week pick.

Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th is a bit frustrating. The wind hangs cross-shore, keeping the surface messy. Friday morning has a long-period groundswell (17 seconds) but it’s only 3ft and the wind is cross, so it’s not going to be pretty. The energy is high (842) for the size, meaning the sets will be punchy, but the chop will ruin the ride.

Now, the real standout is Saturday the 18th of July. The afternoon has a 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is huge at 1151. The wind is a light cross, but the power from that deep-water swell will be insane. For a reef break, the long period is a bonus, giving you a proper, heaving little peak. It’s a cracker of a session for a small wave.

We get a bit of a gap until the 20th of July. Monday the 20th has a solid 7ft NW swell, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the wind is light cross. The energy is very strong (1315), but that short period will make it lumpy. Not for the faint-hearted. The 21st of July Tuesday morning is glassy with a 4ft NW swell (period 9 seconds), and that’s a clean, fun option.

Then, the big one. Look at the 25th of July. Saturday afternoon is firing. A 8ft NW swell, 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is massive at 1254. This is expert territory. That’s a big, powerful wave and it’s going to be clean. If you’ve got the skills, it’s going to be a legendary session. The 26th of July Sunday stays solid with a 8ft to 7ft NW swell, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’ll get a bit of a chop.

The last few days of the month are solid but windy. The swell hangs around the 6ft to 7ft range, but the wind is up and cross, so it’s a battle. The 27th of July Monday is a write-off with a 25 km/h cross-shore wind. The 28th of July Tuesday has a 7ft NW swell but the wind is still cross, so it’s marginal.

If you’re picking your session, make it Saturday the 25th of July afternoon. That’s the one. The 18th of July is a great second choice for a smaller, more playful day. The rest of the time, you’re hunting for the glassy windows.

Rusty.

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