Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.1° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright lads, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Deadman’s.

First off, this is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent. It doesn’t run all the time, so when it does, you gotta be on it. The water’s 56°F, with barely any anomaly, so it’s just average for the season.

The kick-off is Monday morning, July 20th. We’ve got a 2ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period – that’s long-period energy, proper groundswell stuff. The combined energy is moderate (526). The wind is glassy, out of the west at only 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The surf forecast says “very good,” and for a spot that’s often crowded, those glassy conditions will be a treat. The swell direction is dead on from the SW, which is what this reef craves. This is the best session of the outlook. Don’t miss it.

Monday afternoon, the wind goes light cross-shore, the swell bumps to 3ft, but the conditions get a little tricky with the tide. Energy is still solid (684), but it’s not as pristine.

Tuesday morning, July 21st, the wind is cross-onshore, the swell drops a bit, and the magic fades. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy again on a 2ft SW swell, but the energy is lower (367). It’s okay.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is dead calm – 0 mph wind. Glassy perfection on a 2ft SSW swell. Energy is moderate (420). A nice, mellow session.

The rest of the week into the weekend is a mix. The swell picks up, but the wind gets messy. Thursday and Friday have moderate to strong energy (up to 643 and 1472), but with cross-shore winds and chop. The period stays long, so the waves will have shape. It’s okay, but not as clean.

Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th, bring a bigger swell – 4ft and 4ft – but the wind is strong and cross-shore from the NW at 12–18 mph. The energy is high (1769 and 1126), but that wind will make it bumpy. A bit of a fight.

The next week, from July 27th through August 4th, has a mix of swell from 2ft to 8ft. The standout is August 3rd – Monday afternoon. Dead calm, 8ft NW swell, 9-second period. That’s a big, clean wave, with strong energy (895). The forecast says “very good.” But at over 8ft, that’s expert-only territory. The short period makes it a windswell – punchy and walled up. For a reef, it’s fine, but it’s not for beginners.

There’s a gap from July 31st to August 1st with poor surf and weak energy. But it builds back up.

If you want the best, it’s that Monday morning, July 20th. Glassy, clean, long-period groundswell, and the reef is working. For the brave, the August 3rd afternoon is a big-wave option, but bring your nerve.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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SW
16
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16
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16
0.8
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16
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
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14
0.8
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14
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SSE
14
0.6
SSW
24
0.9
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24
0.7
SW
23
1.2
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
362
367
310
160
321
196
270
220
233
233
207
374
801
554
1221
799
872
863
657
614
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
WNW
5
NW
10
W
5
W
0
N
0
SW
10
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0
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10
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10
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5
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15
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20
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NNE
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15
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High Tide
5:02PM1.77m
5:40AM1.19m
5:44PM1.78m
7:13AM1.10m
6:30PM1.78m
8:45AM1.11m
7:18PM1.80m
9:56AM1.17m
8:07PM1.82m
10:48AM1.23m
8:54PM1.86m
11:29AM1.29m
9:38PM1.91m
Low Tide
10:22AM0.40m
11:52PM0.42m
11:03AM0.61m
00:59AM0.33m
11:47AM0.78m
2:02AM0.23m
12:38PM0.91m
2:59AM0.13m
1:37PM0.99m
3:49AM0.03m
2:38PM1.02m
4:32AM-0.05m
3:34PM1.01m
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Feels °C
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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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