Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.7° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Hey crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what Deadman's has for us.

It's a slow start this time. The first surf that's worth talking about doesn't show up until August 5th, and it's nothing special – a small 3ft NW windswell with a short 9-second period, blown out by a cross-onshore wind. The water is noticeably cold at 54°, which is about 3° colder than usual. The combined energy is a weak 215.

The real standout happens on the afternoon of August 7th. The swell drops to a tiny 1ft from the SSW, but that comes with a super long 18-second period – proper groundswell. The wind goes glassy. This is the one you want if you've got a log. The energy is a moderate 326. You'll see the same kind of glassy perfection repeat on the afternoon of August 14th, with a 2ft SSW swell and a 19-second period, packing energy at 546.

For the bigger stuff, the NW swell kicks up to over 7ft from the 9th through the 12th. These are short-period, chunky waves. The afternoon of August 8th brings a 6ft NW swell with clean cross-offshore winds from the NNW at 15 mph, making for a good, if heavy, session for experts. Sunday the 9th afternoon has a 7ft NW swell with cross-offshore wind and a solid energy of 889. That's powerful reef surfing. Then on August 19th and 20th, the NW swell holds around 6ft but the wind drops to glassy in the afternoons. That's a rare combo of size and perfection, with energy readings of 622 and 655 proving there's plenty of power.

Remember, Deadman's is a reef break that’s inconsistent and often gets crowded. It faces SW, so those long-period SSW swells will wrap in here beautifully. For this spot, long period means proper shape and energy, but only for those who know the lineup.

In short: wait out the early weak stuff. The glassy afternoons on the 7th and 14th are your small-wave gold. The punchy, clean NW swells on the 9th and the 19th are for the chargers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
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SW
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
95
87
85
113
88
133
133
237
375
250
437
639
564
497
702
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626
753
721
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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N
5
WSW
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WNW
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25
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High Tide
4:34PM1.87m
6:09AM1.15m
5:24PM1.94m
7:52AM1.15m
6:25PM2.00m
9:17AM1.22m
7:32PM2.07m
10:17AM1.32m
8:38PM2.14m
11:04AM1.42m
9:40PM2.20m
11:46AM1.52m
10:37PM2.21m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.24m
10:43AM0.80m
1:04AM0.09m
11:43AM0.93m
2:13AM-0.06m
12:59PM1.00m
3:17AM-0.21m
2:19PM1.00m
4:13AM-0.33m
3:32PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.38m
4:37PM0.81m
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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.

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