Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 01 Apr 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
10.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 2nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
1.5
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
NW
1.6
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.6
S
0.8
S
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)13711111212111110991817121215151514149
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)882361503209131811375845898471237216227386384353302283212253236314
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
W
20
NW
10
N
30
NW
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NE
5
SSW
0
NW
10
ENE
5
S
5
S
10
ESE
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
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off
crossoffcross-
off
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off
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on
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on
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on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
1.66
11:58PM
1.82
12:39PM
1.60
12:25AM
1.83
1:24PM
1.52
12:52AM
1.82
2:09PM
1.44
1:20AM
1.78
2:56PM
1.35
1:49AM
1.73
3:48PM
1.26
2:22AM
1.68
4:50PM
1.18
3:00AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
0.29
6:25AM
0.05
6:21PM
0.42
7:02AM
-0.02
6:51PM
0.55
7:39AM
-0.04
7:20PM
0.68
8:18AM
-0.02
7:49PM
0.80
9:01AM
0.02
8:19PM
0.89
9:49AM
0.08
8:54PM
0.98
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Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Sunrise7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45-
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Rain (mm)
3152--------------13-1-
Temp. °C111210101310131613151514161514121212131312
Feels °C (?)8856659131113131214131291010121210
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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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