Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am 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
11.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Deadman's surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 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 morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
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
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
1
2
3
1
0
3
2
2
3
2
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
11
2
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
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.4
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
910
300
807
757
887
485
696
497
751
566
539
525
430
353
408
609
1135
846
1146
1309
1133
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
W
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
NW
15
N
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNE
20
NW
30
NNW
15
N
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
ENE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:38PM1.28m
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
Low Tide
5:08PM0.83m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<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
Temp °C
13
16
12
15
20
16
15
14
13
13
14
15
19
19
18
17
19
16
14
14
13
8
10
7
11
15
12
13
12
11
11
12
13
14
12
14
14
14
12
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
1
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.5
NW
9
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
1.2
W
10
1.3
SSW
19
1.1
W
11
1.4
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
105
294
70
260
450
458
356
375
216
566
539
525
430
353
245
267
1135
297
1146
1309
1133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
22
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
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
W
11
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.8
W
9
1.1
SW
19
1.3
WNW
11
0.1
S
13
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
37
105
186
124
67
207
696
497
751
4
18
17
149
154
408
609
106
846
427
3
260
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
NNW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
NNW
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.2
S
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
56
54
31
33
32
485
92
87
36
3
3
45
14
214
211
211
106
322
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
11
2
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.3
NNW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1
WNW
12
1.1
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
1
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
910
300
807
757
887
794
245
418
171
148
62
256
54
75
61
160
36
86
571
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
Distance (km)
264
384
2
210
385
1
192
1
1
195
195
2
195
195
1
282
385
28
195
87
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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