Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a blank run for the first few days because the conditions are just not cooperating. There’s no real recommendation for a surf until the morning of Thursday, 27th August, and even then it’s a marginal call. The water is running at 63°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise if you’re paddling out.

The first real chance that might get your heart beating is the morning of Thursday, 27th August at Deadman's. It’s a beach and reef setup, mostly for the advanced crew. We’ve got a 6 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a combined energy of 534 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-shore from the SW, which will keep things clean. The swell period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit short period, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while. Afternoons get wrecked by a 16 mph cross-onshore, so hit it early.

Friday, 28th August morning is similar – 6 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and now the combined energy is up to 650 (moderate to strong). Still a light cross-shore breeze, so the morning window is your friend. The afternoons are cooked by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, so plan accordingly.

That’s really the only window worth chasing. After that, the swell dips and the winds stay messy. The morning of Saturday, 29th August has a 2 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, but it’s cross-on and the energy is weak (490). The long period means it’ll be a bit more proper at a reef like Deadman's, but the wind is against it.

The rest of the forecast is a whole lot of nothing. The wind won’t give us a break, and the swell is either too small or too short period. It’s a tough run, but it tends not to stay poor for long around here – forecasts can change.

Stay tuned, and keep your eyes on the morning windows.

Rusty.

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