Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.4° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
19
1.9
NW
8
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
2.1
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
2
NW
10
2.1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
247
196
180
198
160
303
303
303
258
375
375
383
414
418
493
487
604
655
784
623
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
S
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
15
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:57PM1.75m
5:01AM1.23m
3:36PM1.69m
6:33AM1.19m
4:27PM1.62m
8:06AM1.21m
5:35PM1.58m
9:00AM1.27m
6:53PM1.58m
9:34AM1.34m
8:01PM1.62m
10:01AM1.42m
8:57PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:45AM0.85m
10:16PM0.22m
9:22AM0.98m
11:19PM0.26m
10:14AM1.07m
00:27AM0.27m
11:34AM1.11m
1:32AM0.25m
1:01PM1.09m
2:28AM0.21m
2:13PM1.00m
3:14AM0.17m
3:08PM0.87m
3:53AM0.14m
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6:56
6:58
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7:01
7:01
7:03
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7:22
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Temp °C
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14
13
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15
14
16
17
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18
18
17
Feels °C
13
12
13
13
14
14
15
16
15
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
13
15
15
15
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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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