Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's have a look at what we've got cookin' for the next couple of weeks. We're talkin' about Deadman's, a reef setup that's pretty exposed to the southwest swells. It's an inconsistent spot, so we need the stars to line up. Water temps are sittin' around 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothin' wild.

Right from the get-go, it's a slow start. We're lookin' at small, weak swell and cross-shore winds that are just gonna chop things up. Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 28th are pretty forgettable, with tiny waves and messy conditions. Not much to get excited about there.

Things get a bit more interesting heading into the weekend. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a jump in size, with waves around 4ft from the SSW. The energy is really up there – we're talkin' strong wave energy (1060 on Saturday morning), but it's still a cross-shore wind keepin' it from bein' clean.

The first real standout I see is Friday, September 4th. The afternoon is the one to circle. We've got a solid 6ft swell comin' from the NW, and here's the kicker – it's forecast to be *glassy*. That's a beautiful word around here. The wind will be virtually non-existent, so Deadman's should be smooth and clean. The energy is very strong (1185), and the size is pushin' into the intermediate level, but it'll be a bit of a mushburger for the experts with that short period (9 seconds). Still, for the conditions we've been lookin' at, this is your best bet.

Then the surf really starts to pump, but it brings some size. Saturday September 6th and Monday September 8th have some fun-sized swell, but on the 6th we're talkin' 8ft from the NW. That's gettin' up there – expert territory for sure, and it's gonna be a handful with onshore wind in the morning. The wave energy is very strong (1451), but it's only for the brave. Monday the 8th afternoon is another one to note: 5ft NW and glassy again. That could be a real gem, offerin' very good conditions for those ready to paddle out.

As we move into the second week, the swell drops off again after the 9th. That Wednesday the 9th has some long-period groundswell (19 seconds) from the SSW, but it's small at 3ft and the wind is onshore. For a reef like Deadman's, that long period might actually give you some nice lines, but the size just isn't there.

Overall, it's a mixed bag. For the next 16 days, the standout is Friday, September 4th for the clean, glassy conditions, and Monday, September 8th for another shot at clean, bigger waves. The rest? You're rollin' the dice on an inconsistent reef with wind that won't play nice.

Rusty.

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