Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.7° 

Deadman's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Deadman's surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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(10 max)
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
192
183
326
214
206
203
201
186
134
171
164
339
214
411
759
751
532
627
457
334
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
SW
5
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
5
NE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNE
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross
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cross
cross
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
High Tide
10:51AM1.35m
9:19PM1.84m
11:19AM1.42m
10:05PM1.88m
11:46AM1.49m
10:47PM1.90m
12:12PM1.57m
11:29PM1.89m
12:37PM1.64m
00:11AM1.84m
1:02PM1.71m
00:55AM1.76m
1:28PM1.78m
1:42AM1.66m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.98m
4:38AM0.01m
4:11PM0.89m
5:12AM-0.02m
4:54PM0.79m
5:43AM-0.02m
5:34PM0.67m
6:13AM0.02m
6:14PM0.55m
6:41AM0.11m
6:54PM0.44m
7:10AM0.23m
7:37PM0.33m
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6:37
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8:00
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Temp °C
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16
13
15
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18
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17
Feels °C
14
15
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15
15
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17
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15
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16
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15
13
13
13
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14
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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.

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