Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Deadman's has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there is a real beauty of a window if you time it right.

For starters, the water is sitting at 63°, which is a good 4° warmer than what we usually see this time of year. That’s pretty unusual, so you can ditch the thickest rubber for a while.

The first couple of days, Tuesday and Wednesday, are pretty average. Small SW groundswell coming through with 1ft waves, a long period around 16 to 19 seconds. The wind is a mix of cross and cross-off, so it’s clean enough for a paddle, but the energy is weak (77 to 132) and the waves are just too small to get excited about. Nothing worth rushing for there. Thursday is a bit bigger with 4ft from the WNW, but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind goes chunky cross, making it messy. The energy jumps to 383 (moderate) but the conditions are still marginal.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. Friday morning, the 4th of September, is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is 3ft from the SW, running on a long 18-second pulse, giving the waves some real shape and push. The combined energy is pumping at 786, which is solid moderate energy. But the best part? It’s glassy. The wind is a slight air from the WSW at just 3 mph. That doesn't happen often here. For an advanced break like Deadman's, you’ll get clean, lined-up sets. Get out there early because that afternoon the wind swings onshore and turns it to chop.

After that, things get quiet again. From Saturday the 5th through to Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got a big gap of poor to marginal conditions. Swells are small, mostly under 3ft, with short, weak energy under 145, and a lot of cross-onshore wind making it choppy. Not worth the effort.

There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 9th morning, with another glassy window. There’s a 1ft swell from the SW at 19 seconds. The energy is moderate at 213, and it’s clean, but the waves are tiny. Could be a fun longboard session if you’re desperate.

Then from the 10th through to the 16th, it’s a long run of poor to marginal surf. The swell stays small (2ft to 3ft), winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and the energy fluctuates but never gets into that sweet spot. There are no real standouts in the second half of the forecast. It’s a typical end-of-run stretch for this area. Keep an eye on Friday the 11th morning, where it’s clean but small.

So the simple takeaway: Friday morning, September 4th, is your day. Glassy conditions and a solid groundswell at Deadman's. Make the most of it.

Rusty.

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