Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
12.6° 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Deadman's has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's going to be a bit of a mixed bag, and I gotta say, it's not the most inspiring outlook I've seen.

The overall pattern is one of persistent, choppy cross-shore wind. We're dealing with a reef break that's pretty exposed, but it's inconsistent and rarely gets its act together properly. The forecast starts off on the weaker side and doesn't really offer any solid, clean surf until we get further down the line. There's a stretch of poor to marginal conditions for the first week, so if you're looking to get wet right now, you might want to keep your expectations low.

Let's break it down. The first bit of surf is on Friday, July 11th. The morning's a write-off, but Saturday afternoon (July 11th) shows a little flicker of life. We've got a 3 ft SSW swell, and a nicer cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph that should clean it up a bit. But at that size and with inconsistent waves, it's not something to get excited about. The combined swell energy is moderate (429).

The whole first week is dominated by that pesky NW cross-shore wind. Swell sizes bounce around between 2 ft and 6 ft, but the wind just messes it up. The water temperature is sitting right around average for the time of year at 55°F.

The Standout Window
Alright, here's where we finally get something worth talking about. The real highlight of the entire forecast comes on Monday, July 20th. That afternoon, everything lines up. We're looking at glassy conditions, with a whisper of a WNW breeze at 3 mph. There's a clean 3 ft SW swell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and at a reef like Deadman's, that long period should translate into some beautifully shaped, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (611), and with glass, it'll be as clean as it gets. This is unquestionably the best bet on offer.

Tuesday, July 21st afternoon also has some potential with similar glassy conditions (NW 3 mph) and a 3 ft SSW swell (15-second period). A solid backup option.

The Second Week & Later
Looking further out, there's another potential highlight on Thursday, July 23rd afternoon. Again, we get a glassy setup with light westerly winds, and this time a bigger 7 ft NW swell. That's getting up there in size – solid for intermediate surfers, but for a beginner that's a lot of water moving around. The combined swell energy is strong (865). It's promising, but it's far out so take it with a pinch of salt. The period is only 9 seconds, so it won't have the same grunt as the longer period stuff.

The rest of the second week looks like a return to that cross-shore chop, with moderate NW winds spoiling the party on bigger, jumbled swells. Kite surfers might actually have a better time on those days with the consistent side-wind and decent swell size.

So, bottom line: if you have to pick a day, make it the 20th of July. That's where the magic might happen. Otherwise, you're mostly looking at a chop-fest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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427
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
20
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High Tide
9:12AM1.17m
7:53PM2.08m
10:22AM1.25m
8:48PM2.18m
11:19AM1.34m
9:44PM2.26m
12:11PM1.42m
10:39PM2.29m
12:57PM1.50m
11:34PM2.26m
1:41PM1.57m
00:29AM2.16m
2:22PM1.63m
1:24AM2.00m
Low Tide
1:17PM0.85m
3:30AM-0.27m
2:23PM0.92m
4:26AM-0.45m
3:31PM0.93m
5:18AM-0.56m
4:34PM0.90m
6:07AM-0.60m
5:35PM0.84m
6:53AM-0.56m
6:33PM0.77m
7:38AM-0.45m
7:31PM0.71m
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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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