Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 PDT
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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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Deadman's surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5AM (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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
0
3
2
2
3
1
1
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
11
1.9
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
780
724
887
485
696
497
751
566
539
525
430
353
364
503
1135
766
932
943
921
808
683
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NW
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
0
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NW
30
NW
15
N
25
NW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NW
30
NW
10
N
20
WNW
35
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
5:23PM1.38m
Low Tide
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
10:12AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
Temp °C
12
15
20
16
15
13
13
15
14
15
19
19
17
16
19
14
15
16
14
13
15
7
11
14
12
13
11
13
13
12
14
13
12
14
11
12
9
10
10
9
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
11
0.5
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
W
10
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
780
260
450
458
356
341
216
566
539
525
430
353
250
503
1135
766
932
943
921
808
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
1.1
NNW
9
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
22
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
W
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SW
14
1
W
9
0.8
SSW
16
1
WNW
11
0.1
S
13
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
70
124
67
207
696
497
751
4
18
39
102
154
364
214
165
288
249
3
302
227
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
22
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SW
14
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
186
33
32
485
92
40
34
3
3
45
149
214
211
30
50
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.4
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.4
NW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
NW
7
1.7
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
452
724
887
755
113
171
139
53
36
68
178
372
277
322
179
677
360
590
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
2
210
385
1
192
1
2
195
2
1
257
385
28
264
385
28
282
257
2
113
195
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
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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