Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.7° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with WNW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
12
1
SSW
15
1.9
NW
14
2.3
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.6
S
16
1
SSW
14
1
S
15
1.1
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
646
427
1236
1496
1014
456
456
574
188
449
435
336
512
311
527
341
260
169
222
158
102
Wind (km/h)
0
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
W
5
WNW
10
NE
5
SSE
5
S
5
NE
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
S
5
S
10
NE
5
W
5
WNW
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
off
glassy
glassy
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High Tide
8:04AM1.34m
6:03PM1.44m
8:36AM1.42m
7:23PM1.45m
9:02AM1.52m
8:29PM1.48m
9:26AM1.64m
9:26PM1.53m
9:51AM1.76m
10:19PM1.57m
10:18AM1.88m
11:09PM1.60m
10:47AM1.99m
00:01AM1.60m
Low Tide
12:45PM1.06m
1:26AM0.26m
1:54PM0.92m
2:13AM0.27m
2:48PM0.73m
2:54AM0.30m
3:33PM0.51m
3:32AM0.35m
4:15PM0.27m
4:09AM0.42m
4:55PM0.05m
4:44AM0.51m
5:36PM-0.16m
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Temp °C
12
12
12
14
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15
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16
11
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Feels °C
11
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12
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8
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13
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13
17
14
12
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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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