Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a coffee, let's have a look at the forecast for Deadman's. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a window or two worth getting excited about. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's really unusual, so you can leave the thickest rubber at home.
The long-range picture is a bit frustrating. We've got a lot of days where the wind is just cross or cross-on, and while there's always some swell, it's often a bit lumpy and messy. The first real standout, and the best of the whole outlook, is the morning of Thursday, July 9th. We've got a 8ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the light cross-shore wind from the SW at 6 mph. The combined energy is a solid (1687), so there's a lot of push. That's a proper size for Deadman's – it's an advanced break, and with that much water moving, it's definitely not for beginners. Keep an eye on the tide, as the forecast is marginal, but if you get the window right, it'll be the pick of the run.
The morning of Friday, July 17th, is another one to pencil in. It's a bit further out, so less certain, but we're looking at another 8ft NW swell, again with a 9-second period. The wind is swinging light and cross from the WSW at 6 mph, which should keep things clean. The energy is high at (1614), so the same caveats apply – this is for the experienced crew only.
For the rest of the period, mornings are generally the better call with lighter winds, but the quality is often just marginal. The afternoons are consistently blown out with a moderate cross-onshore breeze. There's a bit of a gap after the 17th where the size drops off and the winds get messy again, before a new pulse of 6ft swell shows up around the 22nd. The morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, has a 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and light cross-shore winds, giving it a bit of potential, but it's not the standout that the 9th and 17th are.
So, to wrap it up: the 9th and the 17th are the sessions to target. The 9th is the most reliable of the two. Don't get your hopes up for the afternoons, and be prepared for the size on those big days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 455 | 510 | 521 | 708 | 787 | 671 | 781 | 474 | 486 | 477 | 313 | 370 | 500 | 344 | 333 | 389 | 318 | 267 | 277 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:15PM1.76m | 5:58AM1.11m | 5:58PM1.87m | 7:45AM1.12m | 6:46PM1.97m | 9:17AM1.23m | 7:38PM2.07m | 10:24AM1.34m | 8:33PM2.16m | 11:16AM1.44m | 9:27PM2.22m | 12:01PM1.51m | 10:21PM2.23m | 12:44PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.39m | 11:04AM0.64m | 1:05AM0.17m | 12:07PM0.81m | 2:02AM-0.05m | 1:14PM0.94m | 2:56AM-0.25m | 2:20PM0.99m | 3:48AM-0.40m | 3:19PM0.99m | 4:37AM-0.50m | 4:16PM0.94m | 5:25AM-0.53m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | 8:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 379 | 455 | 277 | 521 | 310 | 463 | 310 | 291 | 474 | 236 | 171 | 313 | 176 | 500 | 344 | 333 | 389 | 318 | 118 | 277 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 103 | 104 | 510 | 123 | 44 | 437 | — | 196 | 291 | 183 | 171 | 171 | 6 | 186 | 164 | 211 | 162 | 120 | 15 | 118 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 11 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | W 17 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 5 | 11 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 37 | 96 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 460 | 278 | 450 | 327 | 708 | 787 | 671 | 781 | — | 486 | 477 | — | 370 | — | — | — | — | — | 267 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 101 | 3 | 102 | 3 | 3 | 102 | 74 | 3 | 102 | 3 | 3 | 385 | 3 | 3 | 188 | 3 | 3 | 188 | 3 | 3 |
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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).
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