
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW 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★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| 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
Alright folks, let’s talk about what’s on offer at Deadman’s. We’re looking at a tricky run of small, inconsistent surf here, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle.
Water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 4th through to the end of the first week show small swell around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is a mess – mostly cross-on or cross-shore with a bit of chop. The energy is weak to moderate (640 to 1320), but the quality just isn’t there, and the break is known to be inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting around for a lot of nothing.
The first real standout arrives on Wednesday the 9th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the S with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (772), and those conditions will make for some smooth, rideable waves. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.
The next best window is Thursday the 10th. The morning is glassy with a 3ft swell from the SW, and the period bumps up to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (927). The afternoon holds similar quality with a 3ft SW swell and glassy conditions. This is a solid, clean run of surf.
Looking further out, we’ve got a couple of interesting days. On Tuesday the 15th, the morning sees a 8ft swell from the NW at 9 seconds. That’s a lot of juice (1443 energy), but with a short period and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The afternoon on the 15th is a different story – glassy conditions with a 5ft NW swell. That’s a good size, clean, but it might be a bit much for beginners.
The following week also has a few moments. Thursday the 17th afternoon offers a tiny 2ft swell from the SW with a 21-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (740), and it’s glassy. This will produce some long, clean lines, but it’s small.
Friday the 18th afternoon sees a 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period and glassy conditions. Again, small but clean.
And to wrap it up, Saturday the 19th afternoon looks clean with a 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions.
Overall, the best of the bunch is the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th and the full day of Thursday the 10th. Clean, glassy conditions with a moderate groundswell. The 15th has size, but the wind is tricky. Keep an eye on the later windows for some clean, long-period waves.
Stay stoked.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
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651 | 629 | 659 | 620 | 589 | 519 | 411 | 405 | 264 | 236 | 239 | 264 | 399 | 442 | 470 | 441 | 448 | 473 | 419 | 567 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:44AM1.75m | 11:32PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:22AM-0.09m | 5:31PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
548 | 450 | 307 | 620 | 589 | 519 | 411 | 405 | 264 | 46 | 239 | 264 | 399 | 442 | 470 | 441 | 448 | 473 | 333 | 240 | 441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | S 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 10 |
651 | 629 | 659 | 190 | 86 | 135 | 115 | 122 | 165 | 236 | 223 | 73 | 67 | 118 | 41 | 25 | 290 | 366 | 419 | 567 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | SSE 14 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
121 | 76 | 71 | 137 | 21 | 111 | 68 | 45 | 35 | 195 | 37 | 156 | 118 | 111 | 162 | 130 | 34 | 100 | 140 | 149 | 130 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 242 | 38 | 47 | 107 | 22 | — | 62 | 120 | — | 75 | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 197 | 1 | 195 | 195 | 1 | 195 | 385 | 1 | 137 | 2 | 1 | 192 | 195 | 1 | 137 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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