Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.1° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 13th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
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15
0.9
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
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19
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SSW
18
1.8
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
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WNW
11
1.9
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
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WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
585
733
568
568
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449
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439
339
418
544
566
603
904
900
868
1047
550
509
1098
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NW
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
W
0
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
0
NW
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:59PM1.88m
2:49AM1.41m
1:31PM1.82m
3:43AM1.33m
2:04PM1.74m
4:46AM1.27m
2:44PM1.66m
6:03AM1.25m
3:33PM1.57m
7:17AM1.28m
4:40PM1.49m
8:04AM1.34m
6:03PM1.44m
Low Tide
8:04PM-0.06m
7:33AM0.89m
8:47PM0.00m
8:06AM0.99m
9:36PM0.08m
8:45AM1.07m
10:32PM0.16m
9:45AM1.13m
11:33PM0.21m
11:16AM1.13m
00:32AM0.24m
12:45PM1.06m
1:26AM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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