Surf spot

Deadmans

Forecast conditions and map view for Deadmans in Australia, NSW, Sydney North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney North
Coordinates: -33.8003, 151.3005

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	1	1	1.3	1.4	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.3	1.2	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	10.1	9.9	9.3	9.3	10.1	10.3	10.3	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	7	4.1	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.5	4.3	7.3	6.6	6.5	7.2	8	8.8	8.6	8.4	8.4	7.8	7.5	7.3	7.5	7.7	7.3	7.7	7.5	7	7	7	7	6.4	7.7	7.2	6.2	6	7.2	7.3	7.1	7.2	6.8	6.8	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	129	119	89	84	100	93	87	20	24	22	19	17	13	24	17	21	21	19	17	14	10	7	5	14	84	90	186	234	179	166	227	249	315	306	256	260	274	259	210	159	92	60	51	42	40	45	42	28	25	39	35	29	28	19	15	13
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	4.2	4.4	7.9	20.7	21.9	23.5	8	6.7	5.6	5.4	10.2	11.4	18.8	12.1	10.2	7.1	6.5	8.1	13.2	20.9	22.1	29.6	29.9	23.7	22.2	18.9	25.5	31.7	30.7	29.3	24.6	28.4	20	24	23.2	24.7	18.4	10.1	7.3	9.7	7.8	8.2	4.5	15.7	15.2	8.9	6.8	6.8	8.3	8.6	4.9	5.5	14.2	6.6	4.6
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Deadmans (Sydney North, NSW, Australia) is a local Northern Beaches surf spot known for being powerful, fairly fickle, and best suited to experienced surfers. It’s typically a reef/point-style wave with a punchy takeoff and a fast, often hollow face when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef/point break feel
Best swell: Usually needs a solid E/NE swell
Wind: Works best with W to NW winds
Tide: Often better around mid to lower tide, depending on the reef exposure
Quality: Can produce excellent waves, but it’s inconsistent and can get crowded when on

Conditions and hazards

Can be heavy and unforgiving, especially on bigger swells
The reef/rocks can make wipeouts more serious
Strong currents may be present
Not ideal for beginners

Crowd and vibe

Usually surfed by locals and experienced surfers
Expect a respectful but territorial lineup if it’s working well
Best to observe the spot before paddling out, especially if you’re unfamiliar with it

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers comfortable on reef breaks
Those chasing quality, steep waves over mellow longboard-friendly conditions