
Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the outlook for Deadman's.
Well, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Deadman's. The swell energy is moderate, mostly hanging around the 400 to 800 range, so nothing to write home about. The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The weekend kicks off small on Saturday, with a 2ft SSW swell with a solid 17-second period. That's a proper groundswell, long and lanky, but at that size there's not much push. Winds are cross, so it'll be a bit bumpy. That small, long-period swell (17 seconds) tends to straighten out at beach breaks, but it can wrap nicely into a reef setup like Deadman's, so there's potential for a sneaky wave on the right tide. The afternoon picks up to 6ft from the NW but with a short, weak 7-second period, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up. Still, that short period won't give you much shape.
Sunday keeps the NW swell around 5-7ft, but it's a cross-shore mess with moderate wind and a short period. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same: moderate NW swell, cross winds, and just a bit of chop on the face. It's ridable but not special.
Now, here's where things get interesting. Thursday the 13th is a real standout. First light is looking glassy with a 5ft NW groundswell (9-second period) and a slight air. That's a clean wave. The afternoon holds the glass with 5ft from the NW. This is the pick of the early period. The combined swell energy is solid at 645, and with no wind to mess it up, Deadman's will be fat and clean. If you've got a free day, that's the one to chase. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect some company.
The following days drop off a bit. Friday the 14th morning is small and cloudy, but Friday afternoon sees a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and glassy conditions. That period is so long you'll be waiting a while between sets, but the ones that come through will be clean and lined up.
The second week is mixed. Swell stays small to moderate, mostly from the SSW with long periods (14-17 seconds), but the wind is mostly on or cross-on, so you'll be battling some bump. The standouts in the second week are the afternoon of Monday the 17th and the glassy moment on the 18th, with small 3-3ft SSW groundswell and a clean surface. It won't be big, but it'll be rideable.
Then on Wednesday the 19th, a pulse of WNW swell hits with 6ft and a solid 12-second period. The combined energy jumps to over 1000, giving the most push of the whole period. But the wind is a moderate 15 km/h cross-shore, putting a bit of texture on it. The afternoon is similar but with a stronger 25 km/h breeze. There's plenty of energy in the water here, but the chop will have you working for the good ones.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 13th for the glassy, clean NW groundswell. The second standout is the Friday the 14th afternoon for the glassy, long-period cleanup session, though it's tiny. If you're a local, you know how to work these conditions.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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237 | 284 | 211 | 367 | 555 | 515 | 402 | 490 | 766 | 376 | 545 | 375 | 398 | 542 | 632 | 430 | 351 | 318 | 219 | 210 | 280 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:17AM1.22m | 7:32PM2.07m | 10:17AM1.32m | 8:38PM2.14m | 11:04AM1.42m | 9:40PM2.20m | 11:46AM1.52m | 10:37PM2.21m | 12:25PM1.62m | 11:32PM2.16m | 1:02PM1.70m | 00:26AM2.05m | 1:38PM1.77m | 1:18AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM1.00m | 3:17AM-0.21m | 2:19PM1.00m | 4:13AM-0.33m | 3:32PM0.93m | 5:03AM-0.38m | 4:37PM0.81m | 5:48AM-0.37m | 5:34PM0.68m | 6:30AM-0.30m | 6:27PM0.56m | 7:09AM-0.16m | 7:20PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
237 | 240 | 201 | 263 | 196 | 167 | 120 | 160 | 343 | 376 | 58 | 209 | 398 | 137 | 632 | 430 | 351 | 318 | 219 | 165 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
65 | 35 | 52 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 98 | 60 | 102 | 113 | 53 | 207 | 68 | 173 | 206 | 201 | 193 | 154 | 140 | 280 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 | W 12 | W 15 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | W 18 | SSW 13 | S 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 |
34 | 31 | 56 | 28 | 26 | 72 | 11 | 4 | 134 | 146 | 33 | 32 | 43 | 6 | 70 | 9 | 29 | 86 | 127 | 210 | 140 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
109 | 284 | 211 | 367 | 555 | 515 | 402 | 490 | 766 | — | 545 | 375 | — | 542 | 1228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 2 | 2 | 210 | 698 | 2 | 509 | 28 | 2 | 282 | 2 | 2 | 168 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 140 | 1 | 1 |
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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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