Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Issued: 10 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
11.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
1
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
781
677
508
489
459
429
352
362
641
620
594
384
523
264
196
268
229
318
375
448
356
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
5
SW
5
SE
5
W
5
SSW
5
NNE
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
WNW
5
NW
10
N
5
WSW
5
WNW
0
NNW
5
SW
5
WNW
0
ENE
5
WSW
5
W
Wind State
cross
on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:30AM2.02m
3:44PM1.53m
2:28AM1.83m
4:31PM1.58m
3:30AM1.60m
5:17PM1.63m
4:40AM1.38m
6:02PM1.69m
6:02AM1.20m
6:45PM1.74m
7:31AM1.11m
7:26PM1.78m
8:54AM1.10m
Low Tide
8:47AM-0.49m
8:44PM0.81m
9:36AM-0.30m
9:58PM0.75m
10:24AM-0.08m
11:16PM0.64m
11:10AM0.14m
00:31AM0.50m
11:56AM0.36m
1:38AM0.34m
12:42PM0.55m
2:37AM0.18m
1:29PM0.71m
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:46
8:46
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
14
14
14
13
14
13
12
13
13
12
13
14
Feels °C
13
11
12
12
13
12
12
11
11
13
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1
SW
15
1
NW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
388
396
348
251
196
429
181
168
641
216
304
325
262
224
196
169
169
177
193
193
197
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
NW
9
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
NNW
9
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
781
677
508
489
459
188
301
362
100
620
430
148
330
264
173
268
229
318
375
448
252
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
S
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
261
178
165
165
116
105
352
176
42
98
149
9
211
209
121
154
154
298
191
268
356
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
6
1.7
NW
9
2
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
Energy kJ
59
502
594
384
523
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
Distance (km)
1
1
83
1
1
1
1
1
195
766
1
192
385
2
257
1
1
1
195
2
168
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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