Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.9° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's break it down.

We're looking at just one break here, Deadman's, and it's a slow start. For the first few days, the waves are tiny and the conditions are poor. You'll be waiting a while.

The first real sign of life comes on Friday afternoon, August 7th. The swell is small, only about 1.3ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy and the energy is building (323). It's a hint of what's coming, but still very small.

The weekend of August 8th and 9th brings a jump in size, but it's a sloppy NW windswell with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The winds are cross-shore, and the conditions are just okay. The energy is building (628-805), but it's not clean enough for a good session.

The standout is Monday afternoon, August 10th. The swell is a solid 8.2ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes glassy, and the energy is cranking (1583). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – that's a powerful wave and way too big for beginners. The water temp is about 55.6°F, which is normal for this time of year.

The week that follows is more workable. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th see the swell dropping to the 5.6ft to 6.6ft range, with plenty of cross-wind, but Wednesday afternoon offers another glassy session (5.6ft, NW, 9s, 651 energy). Thursday the 13th also has a glassy afternoon with 4.9ft swell.

Towards the end of the second week, the swell direction shifts to the SSW. The energy stays moderate (429-708), and the size is smaller, around 3ft to 3.6ft, but the periods are long (15-19 seconds). This is a classic groundswell. The glassy afternoons on Saturday August 15th (3.3ft, SSW, 16s) and Sunday August 16th (3.3ft, SSW, 16s) will offer clean, fun waves. The long period will make for an easy paddle out, but it might straighten out a bit on the beach.

The final week (August 18th onwards) sees a new WNW swell pulse, with stronger energy (738-1087) and size up to 5.2ft, but the winds are cross-onshore, keeping things a bit lumpy. Thursday afternoon August 20th has a promising 6.2ft NW swell with a 10-second period and light cross-shore winds, but it's a long way out.

So, the real highlight is Monday afternoon, August 10th, for the big, glassy, powerful NW swell. For the rest of the run, the glassy afternoons with the long-period SSW groundswell are the best bets for a clean, easier session.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
17
1.8
NW
7
1.4
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8
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
113
80
133
133
237
336
244
398
555
402
703
895
388
447
571
450
447
447
589
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
N
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
N
15
NW
25
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15
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20
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High Tide
5:24PM1.94m
7:52AM1.15m
6:25PM2.00m
9:17AM1.22m
7:32PM2.07m
10:17AM1.32m
8:38PM2.14m
11:04AM1.42m
9:40PM2.20m
11:46AM1.52m
10:37PM2.21m
12:25PM1.62m
11:32PM2.16m
Low Tide
1:04AM0.09m
11:43AM0.93m
2:13AM-0.06m
12:59PM1.00m
3:17AM-0.21m
2:19PM1.00m
4:13AM-0.33m
3:32PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.38m
4:37PM0.81m
5:48AM-0.37m
5:34PM0.68m
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Temp °C
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28
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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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