Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for this stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The surf over the next week and a half is looking pretty average at Deadman's. It's a reef break that's inconsistent, and we're seeing a lot of cross-shore winds and choppy conditions. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout I see is a long way off. We're looking at Sunday, August 2nd. The afternoon session at Deadman's looks like a gift. We've got a 6 ft swell from the northwest, but the real magic is the wind: glassy. Absolutely glassy. The wave energy is moderate (676), and with that period around 8 seconds, it should be a fun, clean wave. Expect crowds though, it's often busy here.

The other one to keep an eye on is Monday, August 3rd, in the morning. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the northwest with a moderate energy (1287). That's a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it could be a good one. The wind will be a gentle cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but it'll be rideable.

The rest of the run is a lot of cross-shore breeze and marginal conditions. There's a bit of a gap in quality after the 3rd, with mostly cross-off or moderate cross-shore winds keeping things from being really clean. For the most part, the setup here looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session with those cross-breezes.

So, if you can wait, the glassy Sunday afternoon on the 2nd is your best bet. The Monday morning on the 3rd is a solid second option for the more experienced.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
26
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
S
11
1.5
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
26
0.6
SSW
24
0.9
SSW
24
0.7
SW
23
1.2
SSW
21
1.1
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SW
18
0.8
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
275
422
243
261
233
447
374
964
558
1221
1041
872
1100
863
614
845
968
475
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
S
15
SSE
5
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
5
NE
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
25
NW
15
N
Wind State
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glassy
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cross
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High Tide
7:13AM1.10m
6:30PM1.78m
8:45AM1.11m
7:18PM1.80m
9:56AM1.17m
8:07PM1.82m
10:48AM1.23m
8:54PM1.86m
11:29AM1.29m
9:38PM1.91m
12:03PM1.34m
10:20PM1.94m
Low Tide
00:59AM0.33m
11:47AM0.78m
2:02AM0.23m
12:38PM0.91m
2:59AM0.13m
1:37PM0.99m
3:49AM0.03m
2:38PM1.02m
4:32AM-0.05m
3:34PM1.01m
5:11AM-0.12m
4:23PM0.98m
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8:39
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Temp °C
19
16
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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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