Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.7°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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,000 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
859
553
585
733
568
568
422
435
439
439
339
323
544
566
603
830
947
1894
1301
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NW
5
NW
15
NNE
5
WNW
0
SSE
10
NNE
5
W
0
W
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
10
NW
20
WNW
10
ESE
Wind State
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glassy
cross
off
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:59AM1.49m
12:59PM1.88m
2:49AM1.41m
1:31PM1.82m
3:43AM1.33m
2:04PM1.74m
4:46AM1.27m
2:44PM1.66m
6:03AM1.25m
3:33PM1.57m
7:17AM1.28m
4:40PM1.49m
Low Tide
7:02AM0.77m
8:04PM-0.06m
7:33AM0.89m
8:47PM0.00m
8:06AM0.99m
9:36PM0.08m
8:45AM1.07m
10:32PM0.16m
9:45AM1.13m
11:33PM0.21m
11:16AM1.13m
00:32AM0.24m
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rain showers
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Temp °C
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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.

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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