Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, with only one spot on the menu: Deadman's. It’s an inconsistent reef break that needs a decent SW swell to come alive. The water temp is 56°F, which is about 2°F cooler than the usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little nippy.

We kick off on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is a mess: 5ft of NW windswell with a short 8-second period and a moderate cross-shore breeze. The energy is moderate (529). The afternoon is slightly better, with a gentler cross-shore, but still not clean. Thursday the 13th is more of the same – a cross-on wind in the morning on a 5ft swell, and the afternoon drops to 2ft.

Friday the 14th of August is the first real sign of hope. The morning sees a tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SSW. The energy is moderate (480). The afternoon is even smaller, at 2ft, with a very long 19-second period. That’s a classic reef-friendly swell, but the size is small.

The weekend is a grind. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are both around 3ft from the SSW. The standout moment is Sunday afternoon: the wind goes glassy, and we’re looking at “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (580). That’s the session to circle on your calendar.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are a step back. Tuesday morning is a hard pass – 12 mph cross-shore wind on a messy 2ft swell. The afternoon picks up to 5ft of NW windswell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the period is only 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (566).

Wednesday the 19th of August brings a bump: 6ft from the NW, but the period is still short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-on. The energy is strong (814). The afternoon settles back to 3ft.

The following week is all about small, clean SW groundswells. The real highlight is Saturday, August 22nd. The afternoon is glassy, with a 5ft NW windswell. The energy is moderate (347). It’s clean and rideable.

Then, on Sunday, August 23rd, we get the biggest swell of the forecast. The morning sees 7ft of NW windswell with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is very strong (1081). That’s a lot of power, and it’s going to be heavy. The winds are light, so it won’t be a complete mess, but this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon glass-off is a better option, with the swell dropping to 5ft and the wind going calm. That’s another standout.

The last few days, from Monday the 24th to Thursday the 27th, are all about small, clean SW groundswells. The periods are long (15-18 seconds), and the winds are mostly light or glassy. The waves will be small, around 2ft to 4ft, but the quality will be there. Perfect for a longboard or a clean, cruisy session.

To sum it up: the two standout windows are the glassy afternoon of Sunday, August 16th, and the glassy afternoon of Sunday, August 23rd. The 23rd has the size, but it’s a beast. The 16th is the more user-friendly option. Keep an eye on the forecast, and be patient with this spot.

Rusty.

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