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Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
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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
11.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Deadman's surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with NW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 22s 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | |
910 | 300 | 807 | 757 | 887 | 485 | 696 | 497 | 751 | 566 | 539 | 525 | 430 | 353 | 408 | 609 | 1135 | 846 | 1146 | 1309 | 1133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:47PM1.33m | 2:49AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:27PM0.98m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
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Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 19 | W 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
105 | 294 | 70 | 260 | 450 | 458 | 356 | 375 | 216 | 566 | 539 | 525 | 430 | 353 | 245 | 267 | 1135 | 297 | 1146 | 1309 | 1133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 14 | SW 22 | WNW 13 | SSW 20 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 9 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | S 13 | WNW 11 |
37 | 105 | 186 | 124 | 67 | 207 | 696 | 497 | 751 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 149 | 154 | 408 | 609 | 106 | 846 | 427 | 3 | 260 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | NNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 22 | S 13 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 13 | — | S 11 |
56 | 54 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 485 | 92 | 87 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 14 | 214 | 211 | 211 | 106 | 322 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 12 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 11 | — |
910 | 300 | 807 | 757 | 887 | 794 | — | 245 | 418 | 171 | 148 | 62 | 256 | 54 | 75 | 61 | 160 | 36 | 86 | 571 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 384 | 2 | 210 | 385 | 1 | 192 | 1 | 1 | 195 | 195 | 2 | 195 | 195 | 1 | 282 | 385 | 28 | 195 | 87 | 1 |
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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.











