Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the 16-day picture for Deadman's.
Alright, mate, I’m not gonna lie to you – this forecast is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real mixed bag. We start with a bit of a wait, nothing really worth getting wet for right away. The first few days are all cross-shore winds and messy conditions.
The water is crazy warm right now, 62°F – that’s a whopping 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thickest rubber at home.
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are write-offs. The surf is there, but the wind is just killing it. We're looking at 5ft to 7ft of swell from the WNW, but it's all cross-shore chop. The energy is moderate to strong (292 to 749), but it's not surfable.
Your best shot comes on Monday the 3rd in the morning. For a few hours, the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SSW, and the swell drops to a clean 6ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. The energy is still strong (615). This is the only real standout. It’s an advanced break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it gets crowded often. For a Monday morning, you might find a few less people, but be ready for a pack. This is the one to target.
After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing. From Monday afternoon all the way through to the end of the second week, it’s a brutal run of poor conditions. The wind stays on it, mostly cross or cross-on, and the surf quality just isn't there. The swell stays between 1ft and 6ft, but the wind is relentless. There’s a bit of a weird long-period swell (19 seconds) showing up on Friday the 7th, but it’s only 2ft and the wind is howling at 16 mph. Not worth a second look.
The 16th of August closes out the window with a bit of a shrug. A 4ft to 5ft WNW swell, but the wind is still cross. It's a no-go.
So, to sum it up: the only real chance to get a clean wave is Monday morning, August 3rd. It’s not a classic, but it’s your best bet. Otherwise, this is a classic case of a blank run for this area. It’s a beach and reef setup, and with the wind patterns we’re seeing, this stretch looks more interesting for kite-surfing than paddle-surfing. Don't hold your breath, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 277 | 534 | 840 | 674 | 638 | 943 | 573 | 446 | 287 | 218 | 172 | 122 | 92 | 124 | 101 | 65 | 64 | 79 | 60 | 179 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:03PM1.57m | 1:17AM1.57m | 2:33PM1.64m | 2:08AM1.44m | 3:05PM1.72m | 3:09AM1.30m | 3:42PM1.80m | 4:27AM1.19m | 4:26PM1.87m | 6:12AM1.15m | 5:18PM1.94m | 8:05AM1.21m | 6:17PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.69m | 7:35AM0.11m | 8:16PM0.60m | 8:07AM0.29m | 9:13PM0.50m | 8:43AM0.50m | 10:18PM0.39m | 9:28AM0.71m | 11:29PM0.26m | 10:28AM0.90m | 00:39AM0.10m | 11:50AM1.03m | 1:43AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 277 | 93 | 133 | 674 | 62 | 943 | 573 | 446 | 287 | 218 | 172 | 122 | 92 | 124 | 101 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 55 | 179 | 178 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 158 | 21 | 15 | 121 | 19 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 82 | 77 | 44 | 40 | 68 | 87 | 56 | 58 | 79 | 60 | 58 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 15 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 29 | 69 | 12 | 15 | 60 | 60 | 81 | 86 | 4 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 534 | 840 | — | 638 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 101 | 3 | 3 | 446 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 119 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 3 | 102 | 102 | 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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