Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Deadman’s, a deep reef here that’s rarely on, so when she lights up we pay attention. The water’s sitting at about 59°F, pretty much normal for this time of year.
The next couple of weeks are a slow burn, but the real standout window closes out the period. Right now, from Saturday the 22nd through to early in the first week of September, it’s mostly a mix of poor to marginal. The swell is small and the wind is mostly cross or cross-shore, so not much to get excited about. There’s a gap of no real quality until the very end.
Sunday afternoon the 23rd gives a little peek: glassy conditions with a 5ft swell from the NW, but it’s short period at 7 seconds, so it’ll be soft and a bit disorganised – not one to rush for. The energy is moderate at 466.
Tuesday morning the 25th has a 3ft SW swell (16s period) with offshore wind, but the wave comment calls it marginal, so it’s a maybe if you’re desperate. The energy’s moderate at 473.
The real standout is Friday the 4th of September afternoon. This is the best on offer. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell with long gaps between sets. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, making it clean. The combined energy is strong at 1300. This is a quality window for experienced surfers, and the reef should handle that long-period energy well. Crowds are often possible here, so keep that in mind.
Saturday the 5th of September afternoon is the other gem. Glassy conditions, 4ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, and the energy is very strong at 1697. This is another excellent window for the experienced crew. The morning of the 5th is also decent with a cross-shore wind and 4ft SSW swell, but the glassy afternoon is the one.
Sunday the 6th of September morning has a 6ft NW swell (11s period) with light cross wind, but the afternoon glass-off with 5ft NW swell (11s) is another clean option – energy is strong at 1097. This is good for experienced surfers, but the NW direction might not be the optimum SW direction, so it’s a secondary option.
In short, the first 10 days or so are a write-off. The real action is from the 4th to the 6th of September, with the 4th afternoon and 5th afternoon being the absolute standouts. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer, but this is the one to pencil in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SSW 19 |
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99 | 111 | 95 | 231 | 189 | 199 | 255 | 192 | 183 | 326 | 214 | 161 | 203 | 201 | 186 | 231 | 195 | 176 | 274 | 275 | 315 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.22m | 7:32PM1.73m | 10:19AM1.28m | 8:30PM1.78m | 10:51AM1.35m | 9:19PM1.84m | 11:19AM1.42m | 10:05PM1.88m | 11:46AM1.49m | 10:47PM1.90m | 12:12PM1.57m | 11:29PM1.89m | 12:37PM1.64m | 00:11AM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:13PM1.08m | 3:15AM0.14m | 2:23PM1.05m | 4:00AM0.07m | 3:22PM0.98m | 4:38AM0.01m | 4:11PM0.89m | 5:12AM-0.02m | 4:54PM0.79m | 5:43AM-0.02m | 5:34PM0.67m | 6:13AM0.02m | 6:14PM0.55m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
99 | 98 | 90 | 231 | 166 | 147 | 131 | 96 | 38 | 326 | 214 | 161 | 203 | 201 | 186 | 231 | 195 | 176 | 274 | 179 | 315 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
55 | 111 | 32 | 76 | 82 | 124 | 255 | 153 | 148 | 126 | 126 | 125 | 85 | 73 | 71 | 134 | 171 | 167 | 144 | 71 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 7 | W 15 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 19 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
50 | 46 | 95 | 29 | 29 | 199 | 106 | 192 | 183 | 21 | 72 | 24 | 76 | 45 | 118 | 60 | 67 | 35 | 62 | 88 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
28 | 45 | 24 | 66 | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 8 | 13 | 79 | 14 | 25 | 79 | 74 | 143 | 275 | 130 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 384 | 2 | 192 | 2 | 1 | 257 | 127 | 1 | 127 | 83 | 1 | 195 | 195 | 1 | 257 | 384 | 2 | 195 | 257 | 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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