
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, let's have a look at the next 16 days. The only spot on the radar for this region is Deadman's. It's a reef break, so it loves a good swell direction, and it's inconsistent, so when it's on, you've got to be on it. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about 1°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so it's pretty much what you'd expect, a bit nippy but nothing wild.
The first bit of action is this Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September. We've got a 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW, and the wind is glassy from the WSW at 3 mph. That's a clean start, but the swell period is only 10 seconds and the combined energy is moderate (1026), so it's not a massive groundswell. For experienced surfers, this is a good little window to get out there.
Friday morning, the 4th, is a real standout. The swell drops to 3ft, but it's come from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong (1320). The wind is offshore from the WSW at 3 mph, making it glassy. This is a long-period swell, which at a point break like Deadman's is a dream – it'll wrap in nicely and hold its shape. The morning is the call, as the afternoon picks up a cross-onshore breeze.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a bit of a write-off. The swell hangs around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy drops off. It's going to be a messy, choppy mess. Not worth the paddle.
The following week starts to look a bit more promising. From Thursday the 10th of September, we get a clean little window. The wind goes cross-offshore from the N at 6-9 mph. The swell is smaller, around 3ft to 3ft, but it's from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (862-926). This is clean, warbly, and lined up. The morning of the 10th is a good call, but Thursday afternoon is also clean.
Then, Friday the 11th of September, the morning looks glassy again. The wind is calm from the SE at 3 mph, and the swell is 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period. It's another clean, glassy morning session with moderate energy (874). The best on offer is probably that Friday morning the 11th. It's glassy, a long period groundswell, and the reef will sort it out perfectly.
After that, it gets a bit mixed. Saturday the 12th morning is glassy at 3ft, but the swell period drops to 14 seconds. The standout for the second week is the 15th of September, Tuesday morning. The swell is 6ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That's a short-period wind swell, and the combined energy is moderate (658). The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it'll be clean, but it's a bit of a lumpy, dumpy beast for a reef. For experienced surfers only.
The 17th of September, Thursday, looks like a solid call. The wind is cross-offshore from the NW at 6 mph, and the swell is 4ft to 4ft from the WNW with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (595-571). It's clean, consistent enough, and the reef will handle that direction well.
The final session on the 18th of September, Friday afternoon, has a long period of 20 seconds from the SW at 3ft, but the wind is a stiff 16 mph cross-offshore, so it's a battle to get out, but the waves could be clean and lined up for the brave.
Overall, the best window is the 4th of September morning and the 11th of September morning. Glassy, long period, and Deadman's will do the rest. The rest is a bit of a wait-and-see, but there's a few good sessions to be had.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
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592 | 582 | 651 | 629 | 659 | 620 | 589 | 519 | 405 | 400 | 284 | 233 | 247 | 347 | 489 | 565 | 577 | 640 | 569 | 563 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:51PM1.93m | 6:22AM1.19m | 4:51PM1.92m | 8:01AM1.23m | 6:05PM1.91m | 9:09AM1.32m | 7:25PM1.94m | 9:55AM1.43m | 8:38PM1.98m | 10:34AM1.54m | 9:41PM2.01m | 11:10AM1.66m | 10:38PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.07m | 10:20AM0.98m | 00:44AM0.02m | 11:41AM1.05m | 1:56AM-0.06m | 1:13PM1.04m | 3:00AM-0.12m | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:53AM-0.16m | 3:43PM0.76m | 4:40AM-0.15m | 4:40PM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
592 | 582 | 548 | 450 | 307 | 190 | 589 | 519 | 405 | 400 | 284 | 233 | 247 | 347 | 489 | 565 | 577 | 640 | 569 | 563 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSE 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | SW 18 |
248 | 559 | 651 | 629 | 659 | 620 | 86 | 118 | 115 | 193 | 264 | 189 | 223 | 60 | 118 | 110 | 30 | 22 | 177 | 312 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WNW 10 |
186 | 94 | 121 | 76 | 71 | 137 | 21 | 111 | 68 | 45 | 86 | 33 | 37 | 156 | 33 | 118 | 166 | 132 | 184 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 221 | — | 20 | 202 | 35 | — | 58 | 50 | 77 | 49 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 127 | 197 | 1 | 192 | 195 | 1 | 242 | 195 | 1 | 192 | 385 | 1 | 197 | 83 | 1 | 168 | 83 | 1 |
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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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