Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Issued: 10 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
11.9° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s talk Deadman’s. This is a reef break, inconsistent by nature and often crowded, so when it does fire you’ll want to be early. The water’s running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 53.4°F with a 1.8°F negative anomaly – throw on a good 4/3.

First week is pretty flat and messy. From Sunday July 5 through to Saturday July 11, we’re looking at small SSW swell (2–3 ft) with a lot of cross and cross-onshore wind. The combined energy stays moderate in the 500–900 range, but the direction isn’t ideal and the wind keeps things rippled. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a session.

The real windows start appearing in the second week. Sunday July 12 afternoon is a beauty: 4.6 ft of NW swell rolling in at 10 seconds, and glassy conditions with zero wind. Combined energy hits 608 (moderate).

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.7
NW
11
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.1
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
NW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
399
207
258
407
663
485
637
651
596
601
539
643
523
377
382
393
339
268
272
279
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
WNW
5
N
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
30
NNW
15
N
20
NW
30
NNW
15
N
20
NW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:21PM1.56m
3:32AM1.39m
4:52PM1.64m
4:42AM1.24m
5:29PM1.74m
6:09AM1.14m
6:11PM1.85m
7:46AM1.12m
7:00PM1.96m
9:12AM1.17m
7:53PM2.08m
10:22AM1.25m
8:48PM2.18m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.09m
10:10PM0.74m
10:03AM0.24m
11:16PM0.59m
10:42AM0.41m
00:23AM0.40m
11:26AM0.58m
1:28AM0.17m
12:18PM0.73m
2:31AM-0.06m
1:17PM0.85m
3:30AM-0.27m
2:23PM0.92m
4:26AM-0.45m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
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8:47
8:47
8:46
8:46
8:46
8:45
8:45
 mm
Temp °C
13
13
11
12
13
12
13
14
15
16
22
19
16
21
18
18
23
19
20
20
20
Feels °C
12
12
11
10
11
12
10
11
13
12
17
15
12
15
14
14
18
15
17
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
NW
11
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
187
187
196
201
407
341
485
637
651
596
601
539
643
441
377
377
367
339
268
272
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
0.7
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
1
SSW
16
0.5
S
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
19
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
136
399
129
125
260
432
258
81
220
171
119
125
545
160
99
377
372
46
6
7
279
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.3
S
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
21
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.1
W
19
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
218
68
207
258
15
226
11
5
35
9
118
9
9
7
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
8
1.7
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
7
1.8
NW
6
1.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1
NW
7
1.1
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
311
663
334
178
217
189
280
205
308
523
275
382
393
84
140
153
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
140
62
1
195
385
1
195
385
1
210
385
2
282
384
28
210
385
2
282
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
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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