Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 4 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
14.8° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Jun 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 20s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
0
2
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
SW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
260
625
990
1338
1196
1172
717
522
464
320
177
187
150
147
108
33
72
47
271
287
445
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
5
W
5
W
15
W
10
SW
5
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:51PM1.71m
7:37AM1.13m
7:29PM1.83m
9:04AM1.19m
8:11PM1.95m
10:17AM1.29m
8:55PM2.06m
11:19AM1.38m
9:42PM2.15m
12:13PM1.45m
10:32PM2.19m
1:04PM1.50m
11:23PM2.18m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.37m
1:36AM0.26m
12:50PM0.53m
2:24AM0.01m
1:44PM0.68m
3:12AM-0.23m
2:37PM0.80m
4:00AM-0.42m
3:31PM0.89m
4:48AM-0.55m
4:24PM0.94m
5:38AM-0.61m
5:18PM0.95m
part cloud
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>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:31
8:32
8:32
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
13
17
18
16
22
20
16
18
20
16
16
17
15
16
17
14
15
16
14
Feels °C
14
11
10
16
14
13
20
16
14
16
16
13
14
13
12
14
14
11
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
2.1
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
17
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
21
Energy kJ
260
922
659
795
742
1172
717
522
464
320
177
187
150
147
108
229
223
191
144
268
445
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
20
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
1.1
SSW
18
0.2
W
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
723
84
42
759
20
402
525
387
268
264
264
161
154
154
232
111
72
47
26
287
161
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
W
18
0.4
SW
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
NW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
24
0.5
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
121
6
43
20
20
2
21
18
40
42
94
211
178
151
33
87
82
271
26
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
625
990
1338
1196
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
3
102
2
3
101
3
2
47
3
3
139
3
3
27
20
53
139
20
3
27
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
4
4
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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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