Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 14 May 2026 PDT
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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
14.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
4
2
0
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
W
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
559
795
1323
764
1787
2337
1569
3123
2622
1788
2477
1706
936
919
850
634
784
402
324
583
486
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
W
5
W
10
W
30
WNW
30
NW
20
WNW
40
WNW
10
NW
5
W
25
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
20
W
5
SSW
5
NW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
10:08AM1.32m
9:33PM1.89m
11:11AM1.38m
10:11PM2.00m
12:10PM1.43m
10:53PM2.07m
1:07PM1.45m
11:39PM2.09m
2:05PM1.46m
00:28AM2.06m
3:02PM1.46m
1:21AM1.98m
4:00PM1.47m
2:20AM1.84m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.51m
4:16AM-0.31m
3:56PM0.65m
5:01AM-0.47m
4:42PM0.77m
5:48AM-0.56m
5:30PM0.87m
6:38AM-0.57m
6:23PM0.94m
7:31AM-0.52m
7:23PM0.97m
8:26AM-0.43m
8:35PM0.96m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
Temp °C
13
15
13
14
17
13
15
17
13
14
18
15
17
17
15
19
22
15
18
20
16
11
11
9
11
12
7
10
11
6
12
12
12
15
13
13
18
19
13
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
W
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
2.5
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
2.1
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
2.1
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
398
264
255
232
176
158
206
103
81
1788
46
45
936
16
850
634
502
402
296
583
486
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.1
W
19
0.3
W
18
0.4
W
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
W
16
0.8
W
14
0.9
W
14
1
W
13
1.1
W
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
151
229
7
55
82
50
144
15
81
51
30
30
67
26
132
268
324
329
324
89
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
W
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
179
55
7
15
12
31
31
17
25
44
44
42
40
162
36
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
559
795
1323
764
1787
2337
1569
3123
2622
2477
1706
919
784
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
4
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
3
101
3
102
101
101
102
103
101
21
101
3
21
101
3
3
74
3
2
47
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
6
4
6
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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