Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.02° N 124.07° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.0° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 992 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with NW 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 (Oct 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 26th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
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Direction
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NW
9
1.8
NW
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NW
10
1.3
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10
1.1
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10
0.6
SSW
15
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SSW
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NW
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1.1
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0.7
SW
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0.8
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0.9
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1.2
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15
1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
699
627
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138
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978
495
312
386
510
469
539
587
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584
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Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NE
5
WSW
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NW
10
NNE
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W
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WNW
10
ESE
20
SSE
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SSE
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SSE
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W
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N
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NE
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WNW
15
NNE
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N
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NW
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NE
Wind State
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High Tide
10:19PM1.57m
10:18AM1.88m
11:09PM1.60m
10:47AM1.99m
00:01AM1.60m
11:19AM2.08m
00:53AM1.58m
11:55AM2.14m
1:48AM1.53m
12:35PM2.16m
2:46AM1.47m
1:19PM2.12m
3:49AM1.42m
Low Tide
4:15PM0.27m
4:09AM0.42m
4:55PM0.05m
4:44AM0.51m
5:36PM-0.16m
5:20AM0.61m
6:18PM-0.31m
5:56AM0.72m
7:04PM-0.40m
6:34AM0.83m
7:53PM-0.41m
7:17AM0.92m
8:47PM-0.37m
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Temp °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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