Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 29 May 2026 PDT
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Deadman's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Deadman's surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,291 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with WNW 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 Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 (May 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
1
0
3
2
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
11
2
NW
10
2.2
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1143
606
359
393
807
697
816
510
821
497
751
566
539
525
430
353
373
503
1135
766
1146
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
N
25
NW
30
NNW
15
N
20
NW
25
NNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
20
WNW
30
NW
20
N
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
15
W
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
High Tide
10:29PM1.86m
12:38PM1.28m
11:02PM1.85m
1:21PM1.29m
11:35PM1.83m
2:03PM1.30m
00:09AM1.80m
2:45PM1.29m
00:44AM1.75m
3:27PM1.29m
1:21AM1.69m
4:08PM1.30m
2:02AM1.60m
Low Tide
4:30PM0.77m
5:50AM-0.28m
5:08PM0.83m
6:25AM-0.32m
5:44PM0.88m
7:01AM-0.32m
6:19PM0.92m
7:37AM-0.29m
6:56PM0.95m
8:15AM-0.25m
7:37PM0.98m
8:53AM-0.19m
8:25PM0.99m
9:32AM-0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:40
Temp °C
15
14
14
16
12
15
20
16
14
14
12
13
15
17
15
18
16
16
16
16
13
11
10
9
9
7
10
14
11
12
12
11
11
12
14
10
13
12
12
11
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
1.6
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
W
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
1143
606
359
294
70
260
450
510
327
314
216
566
539
525
430
191
364
503
1135
359
1146
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
22
0.5
NW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WNW
12
1
SSW
19
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
152
113
105
73
186
124
67
485
821
497
751
4
18
33
149
353
211
211
106
766
286
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
14
0.2
S
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
22
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
9
13
37
54
31
33
32
94
124
80
50
3
3
14
14
214
91
34
3
322
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
1.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.8
NW
11
2
NW
10
2.2
NW
9
1.9
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.5
NW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
NW
5
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.8
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
Energy kJ
63
208
349
393
807
697
816
553
232
182
143
31
250
54
373
362
224
86
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
Distance (km)
264
28
264
384
28
242
385
1
282
2
1
195
195
1
195
386
28
210
385
1
385
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
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Information about the Deadman's Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Deadman's may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Deadman's is 86 km (53 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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