Surf Forecasts:
Deadman's surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The next 16 days look pretty bleak for Deadman's, to be honest. We’ve got a long stretch of weak, messy surf ahead, with only a few fleeting moments that might raise an eyebrow. The water is a standout right now – it’s 62°F, and that’s a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s very unusual to be swimming in such warm water.
The first real window of anything to talk about kicks off on Friday, July 25th. The morning sees a 3ft swell from the southwest, with a long 21-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate (849). The wind is light from the WSW, so it’s cross-on but fairly clean. It’s just a marginal one, though – not a standout.
The best chance you’ll get is the following Tuesday morning, July 29th. The swell is 3ft from the southwest with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong (992). The wind is light from the SW, making it a clean cross-shore breeze. This is about as good as it gets for the period, but it’s still only a marginal call. For an advanced spot like Deadman's, it’s worth a look if you’re desperate.
Beyond that, the rest of the forecast is ruled by onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell tries to push up around 8ft on the afternoon of July 28th, but that’s a short-period, wind-affected mess, and it’s only for experts if you’re feeling brave. The following week, into early August, the wind stays rough, and the swell direction shifts to the WNW with short periods, so the waves will be weak and lumpy. There’s a glimmer on the morning of August 3rd, with a clean 4ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is weak (169) and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s a very ordinary look.
Honestly, mate, there’s no standout session in this whole 16-day window. The consistent cross-on winds and short-period swells make for a tough run. For a beach-and-reef setup like Deadman's, the conditions are more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 30 | 178 | 10 | 28 | 107 | 36 | 47 | 329 | 546 | 541 | 386 | 763 | 543 | 731 | 627 | 441 | 506 | 534 | 791 | 532 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:19PM1.78m | 7:16AM1.10m | 6:04PM1.80m | 8:58AM1.19m | 6:51PM1.81m | 10:03AM1.29m | 7:39PM1.84m | 10:49AM1.36m | 8:27PM1.87m | 11:26AM1.41m | 9:12PM1.89m | 11:57AM1.42m | 9:54PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.64m | 00:30AM0.30m | 11:40AM0.83m | 1:30AM0.21m | 12:46PM0.97m | 2:23AM0.12m | 1:49PM1.04m | 3:10AM0.03m | 2:44PM1.05m | 3:52AM-0.04m | 3:31PM1.04m | 4:30AM-0.10m | 4:13PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 342 | 459 | 302 | 287 | 181 | 107 | 257 | 229 | 195 | 154 | 541 | 149 | 763 | 543 | 731 | 627 | 441 | 442 | 534 | 791 | 427 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 19 | 178 | 245 | 194 | 264 | 17 | 20 | 329 | 546 | 154 | 386 | 115 | 103 | 86 | 113 | 129 | 138 | 47 | 54 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | NW 11 | S 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | NW 9 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 21 | SW 13 | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 54 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 58 | 29 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 43 | 25 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 56 | — | 117 | 44 | — | 90 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | 36 | 47 | 87 | 33 | 80 | 136 | 74 | 123 | 192 | 144 | 362 | 506 | 263 | 600 | 532 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 22 | 3 | 80 | 103 | 71 | 102 | 101 | 71 | 3 | 101 | 93 | 3 | 101 | 93 | 3 | 101 | 101 | 3 | 102 | 101 |
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