Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
16.7° C
3.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Deadman's this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.7
W
16
0.6
W
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.4
W
13
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.4
NW
11
0.9
WNW
5
0.5
SW
26
0.7
SW
24
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
258
174
167
297
270
242
291
353
54
245
178
15
27
58
29
35
329
546
541
386
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:20PM1.69m
2:49AM1.48m
3:59PM1.73m
3:56AM1.27m
4:38PM1.76m
5:22AM1.13m
5:19PM1.78m
7:16AM1.10m
6:04PM1.80m
8:58AM1.19m
6:51PM1.81m
10:03AM1.29m
7:39PM1.84m
Low Tide
8:21AM-0.05m
9:08PM0.57m
9:04AM0.17m
10:16PM0.49m
9:49AM0.41m
11:25PM0.40m
10:40AM0.64m
00:30AM0.30m
11:40AM0.83m
1:30AM0.21m
12:46PM0.97m
2:23AM0.12m
1:49PM1.04m
3:10AM0.03m
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6:01
6:01
6:03
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6:05
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8:30
8:29
8:28
8:28
8:27
8:25
8:24
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Temp °C
15
15
13
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16
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16
13
Feels °C
12
11
10
12
12
11
12
14
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13
14
13
14
15
14
13
14
13
11
12
10
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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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