Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Issued: 4 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 2PM (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 2PM. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) 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 0.8m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
677
508
489
459
503
352
357
641
620
437
362
418
264
200
268
229
318
375
359
450
437
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
5
SE
0
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
15
W
10
NW
15
NNE
15
WNW
10
NW
5
N
5
SW
5
WNW
0
SSE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
W
10
W
5
WNW
15
NNE
Wind State
on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
8:06PM1.82m
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
3:29AM0.04m
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part cloud
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clear
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:46
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
14
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
12
12
13
12
13
17
20
Feels °C
13
12
12
13
12
12
13
11
12
11
11
13
13
12
11
11
12
12
13
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
NW
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
8
1.5
NW
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
396
315
251
230
196
184
192
641
620
275
362
201
187
161
131
111
96
129
359
252
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
NNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
677
508
489
459
503
301
357
117
220
430
148
330
264
200
268
229
318
375
356
356
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
178
168
165
116
105
352
176
42
98
149
9
211
209
121
116
154
298
191
242
11
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
Energy kJ
49
150
437
319
418
450
437
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
168
1
1
1
1
1
282
766
1
282
2
2
1
1
1
120
1
1
168
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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