Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

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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
12.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
0
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
1.5
NW
10
0.5
SW
18
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
W
12
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
311
118
425
152
200
249
449
364
281
320
373
366
380
308
254
242
294
347
247
146
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
N
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNE
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
0
WSW
5
E
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
S
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SSW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:33PM1.20m
3:12AM1.48m
6:27PM1.24m
4:12AM1.38m
7:09PM1.30m
5:30AM1.30m
7:43PM1.40m
6:56AM1.26m
8:13PM1.52m
8:15AM1.27m
8:44PM1.66m
9:23AM1.32m
9:16PM1.80m
10:25AM1.37m
Low Tide
9:37PM1.02m
10:58AM0.03m
11:00PM0.99m
11:49AM0.09m
00:22AM0.89m
12:38PM0.15m
1:30AM0.70m
1:25PM0.22m
2:28AM0.46m
2:11PM0.30m
3:18AM0.18m
2:57PM0.40m
4:06AM-0.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
Temp °C
12
11
13
18
15
14
16
16
18
20
16
18
16
17
16
15
14
13
14
13
13
9
9
9
13
11
11
14
14
15
15
12
16
14
17
16
14
12
12
13
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
290
311
118
98
123
200
158
449
364
281
320
373
366
380
308
254
176
294
347
247
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.7
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
203
120
84
83
152
180
249
261
364
123
240
105
68
322
62
242
242
180
163
158
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
NW
8
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
S
4
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
Energy kJ
37
50
67
47
34
186
151
137
14
86
140
255
291
67
188
32
10
13
10
106
146
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.5
NW
10
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.3
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1
NW
6
1.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
26
60
21
425
23
25
100
44
75
176
109
4
9
15
14
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
170
2
195
384
1
195
385
2
2
282
2
28
1
1
140
1
1
68
1
1
120
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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