Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.2° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.7
NW
13
2
NW
9
2.2
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
2.2
NW
10
1.3
WNW
18
1.1
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
541
1034
905
946
651
665
545
1066
1017
887
1624
1348
962
1015
620
759
553
585
582
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NNE
20
NW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
ENE
5
SSW
5
W
10
NE
10
WNW
25
NW
15
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
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cross-off
High Tide
9:44PM1.74m
10:29AM1.80m
10:40PM1.73m
11:00AM1.88m
11:32PM1.69m
11:30AM1.93m
00:22AM1.64m
12:00PM1.95m
1:11AM1.57m
12:30PM1.93m
1:59AM1.49m
12:59PM1.88m
2:49AM1.41m
Low Tide
4:08AM0.13m
4:39PM0.29m
4:48AM0.23m
5:24PM0.11m
5:24AM0.36m
6:05PM-0.01m
5:58AM0.50m
6:45PM-0.08m
6:31AM0.64m
7:24PM-0.09m
7:02AM0.77m
8:04PM-0.06m
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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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