Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
12.0° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
NW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
19
1.6
NW
11
1.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
641
620
430
401
511
264
219
268
229
318
375
448
443
380
295
475
422
248
325
622
520
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
WNW
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
W
5
N
5
SW
5
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
15
NW
15
N
20
NW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
30
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:03AM1.14m
8:44PM1.85m
10:59AM1.19m
9:22PM1.87m
11:47AM1.24m
Low Tide
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
2:18PM0.82m
4:14AM-0.08m
3:08PM0.90m
4:54AM-0.17m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:47
8:49
8:49
8:49
8:49
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
14
15
14
14
14
15
14
15
18
20
17
21
18
18
18
17
18
Feels °C
12
13
13
14
14
15
13
14
13
15
13
15
16
15
13
15
13
14
12
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
NW
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.4
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
641
620
336
325
256
224
219
173
169
169
210
243
269
314
295
475
422
242
236
433
390
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
1.1
NW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
42
188
430
148
330
264
173
268
229
318
272
448
443
380
101
45
19
248
325
622
105
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
S
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
20
Energy kJ
20
38
149
20
211
209
121
116
116
298
375
239
183
98
2
2
5
18
4
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
10
1
NNW
6
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
6
0.8
NW
5
0.6
WNW
4
1
WNW
4
1.6
NW
11
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
257
73
401
511
572
233
205
38
12
38
604
520
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
903
1
282
2
2
195
1
1
120
1
1
168
242
2
210
385
2
125
170
2
371
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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