Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it's a pretty grim stretch for Deadman's. We've got a solid run of poor surf conditions and marginal windows, but nothing that screams "drop everything and paddle out." The early part of the week is pretty much a write-off, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and choppy, lumpy water. The combined energy is there, hitting moderate levels, but that wind just ruins it.

The first real glimmer is on Friday morning, the 17th of July. We've got a 6ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. It's not a classic groundswell, but the energy is strong. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW, which is the best we're going to see. It's still a bit marginal, but it's the cleanest the place will be. For an advanced spot like Deadman's, that's the only time this week you might find a few rogue ones.

After that, it drops right off. The weekend and most of the following week are a total bust. Swell heights drop to 2-3ft, and the wind is either cross-on or cross, making it a choppy, frustrating mess. There's a long, dry spell from the 18th of July all the way through to the 24th of July where the scores are just zeroes. It's going to be flat and messy.

Now, look ahead to the 25th of July, Saturday. The long-range models are hinting at something. The swell is tiny, only 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 21 seconds. That's a deepwater groundswell from the SW. The wind is a light cross-shore, and the energy is getting up there. That long period will make it very straight at a beachie like Deadman's, but it's a reef and river setup, so it could wrap in and offer some proper, clean lines. The main issue is the size – it's just small. For a highly skilled surfer, it might be a fun, glassy session. For the rest of us, it's a tease.

The 28th of July, Tuesday, is another similar story. A 4ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, light cross-shore winds, and strong energy. Again, it's a promising signal but too small to be a proper standout. It's a "check the cams" kind of day.

So, the honest truth? The best bet is the Friday morning the 17th for a bit of size, but it's not perfect. The long-range stuff on the 25th and 28th is the most interesting for clean conditions, but it's small and a long way out. Nothing here is a slam dunk. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because it can change, but right now, this is a lean patch.

Rusty.

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