
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 716 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Deadman’s.
Right off the bat, the water’s sitting at 53°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that nip. The first few days have some swell, but honestly, it’s pretty average, nothing to get too excited about. The pattern leans on a mix of NW and SSW swells, but the quality is held back by conditions that are mostly marginal.
Looking at the timeline, Friday the 3rd kicks off with a 5ft NW swell, but it’s a short period (7 seconds) and cross-shore wind, so expect lumpy, weak lines. Saturday the 4th morning is similar with a 4ft NW swell, but the real highlight pops up Saturday afternoon: the wind goes glassy, swell nudges to 5ft from the NW, and the energy is moderate (516). That window is your cleanest bet early on – light offshore wind, smooth conditions. Sunday the 5th is a step down, with the swell dropping and wind turning cross-onshore, though the SSW swell on Sunday afternoon has a very long period (18 seconds) pumping in bigger energy (707), but it’s messy.
The second week is a different story. Monday the 7th through Thursday the 11th see a run of SSW groundswell with periods over 15 seconds, sometimes hitting 20 seconds. That’s prime for a reef break like Deadman’s – the long period will wrap in nicely, and the energy readings are high, often in the 1000s. However, the wind is mostly cross or cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy. The best of this stretch is probably Sunday the 12th afternoon: a 6ft NW swell, with a clean cross-offshore breeze, and strong energy (749). That’s the standout for the whole outlook – good size, clean, and the reef will handle that long-period swell well. Keep in mind, these longer-range calls are promising but less certain.
After that, the surf fades. By Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops to 2ft and the energy is weak (240). There’s a gap of a few days with very small, marginal surf, though Wednesday the 15th afternoon to Friday the 17th show a moderate NW groundswell with good period but again, not much size.
Overall, the best session to aim for is Saturday the 4th afternoon for clean conditions, or Sunday the 12th afternoon for a bigger, clean swell. Deadman’s is an exposed reef that’s inconsistent, so when it lines up, it’s a treat, but crowds are often around here.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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213 | 288 | 191 | 229 | 383 | 239 | 399 | 250 | 258 | 330 | 716 | 485 | 637 | 651 | 596 | 601 | 539 | 545 | 523 | 377 | 382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.45m | 1:50AM1.66m | 3:51PM1.49m | 2:36AM1.53m | 4:21PM1.56m | 3:32AM1.39m | 4:52PM1.64m | 4:42AM1.24m | 5:29PM1.74m | 6:09AM1.14m | 6:11PM1.85m | 7:46AM1.12m | 7:00PM1.96m | 9:12AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.91m | 8:55AM-0.05m | 9:09PM0.85m | 9:28AM0.09m | 10:10PM0.74m | 10:03AM0.24m | 11:16PM0.59m | 10:42AM0.41m | 00:23AM0.40m | 11:26AM0.58m | 1:28AM0.17m | 12:18PM0.73m | 2:31AM-0.06m | 1:17PM0.85m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | 8:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
140 | 288 | 191 | 229 | 187 | 239 | 239 | 250 | 227 | 330 | 341 | 485 | 637 | 651 | 596 | 601 | 539 | 545 | 441 | 377 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 17 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 20 | WNW 9 | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
46 | 36 | 92 | 138 | 186 | 136 | 399 | 129 | 258 | 119 | 432 | 258 | 81 | 191 | 171 | 119 | 101 | — | 160 | 377 | 382 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SSW 21 | NW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 8 | S 21 | WNW 10 | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — |
21 | 44 | 46 | 149 | 214 | 218 | 69 | 207 | 125 | 260 | 226 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 38 | — | 125 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
213 | 149 | — | — | 383 | — | — | — | — | 291 | 716 | 368 | 161 | 217 | 273 | 144 | 50 | 364 | 523 | 327 | 349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 1 | 168 | 1 | 2 | 168 | 195 | 1 | 242 | 385 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 2 | 264 | 384 | 2 | 282 | 384 | 28 | 195 |
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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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