Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
13.0° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Deadman's over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burn, but there are a couple of sessions that could be worth paddling out for.

The overall pattern is a long run of small, clean, but inconsistent waves. The water temperature is sitting at 55°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout, and the only time I'd be racing to get the board, is Friday, July 24th. The afternoon session is looking special. We've got a solid 3ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 24-second period – that's some serious energy from deep water (combined energy of 1085). The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive at this exposed reef. It's going to be clean, powerful, and walled-up. The only thing to keep in mind with that period is that it might break a little quick and straight, but on a reef like Deadman's, it should be a cracker. This one is for the experienced crew only, as the combination of power and a reef setup demands respect.

Leading up to that, the week is a bit of a tease. The Sunday, July 19th morning has some small 3ft WNW swell but the wind is onshore, so it'll be messy. The Monday, July 20th is promising with glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon, but the swell is tiny at 2ft to 3ft. It's a good time for a longboard if you're desperate, but not a standout.

After that Friday highlight, the following week drops off. The swell sticks around but the wind becomes a problem. From Saturday, July 25th through to Thursday, July 30th, the cross-shore winds pick up, making things lumpy. The combined energy is still moderate to strong (between 1139 and 1523), but the quality is just not there. It's a lot of bumpy, washed-out lines. The Thursday, July 30th afternoon sees a shift to a short-period 5ft NW windswell, but with a period of only 8 seconds, it's going to be a bumpy, unorganized mess. That's not for paddling; that's kite-surfing territory if you're into that sort of thing.

The last few days of the run, from Friday, July 31st into the first week of August, are a fade-out. We're back to tiny, clean waves with glassy periods on the Friday, July 31st afternoon (2ft) and Saturday, August 1st afternoon (2ft). The energy is dropping fast (combined energy around 310 to 398). It's a very marginal end to the outlook.

Bottom line: The best on offer is undoubtedly the glassy afternoon of Friday, July 24th with that long-period groundswell. Nothing else in the 16-day window comes close. The rest is either too small, too windy, or too inconsistent to get excited about. Keep an eye on the forecast, but don't expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:22PM1.76m
4:22AM1.36m
5:02PM1.77m
5:40AM1.19m
5:44PM1.78m
7:13AM1.10m
6:30PM1.78m
8:45AM1.11m
7:18PM1.80m
9:56AM1.17m
8:07PM1.82m
10:48AM1.23m
8:54PM1.86m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.17m
10:44PM0.51m
10:22AM0.40m
11:52PM0.42m
11:03AM0.61m
00:59AM0.33m
11:47AM0.78m
2:02AM0.23m
12:38PM0.91m
2:59AM0.13m
1:37PM0.99m
3:49AM0.03m
2:38PM1.02m
4:32AM-0.05m
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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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