Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.0° C

2.6°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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) 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 0.7m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
522
516
663
371
361
477
318
301
198
418
496
302
255
305
251
127
142
208
127
67
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
00:15AM2.11m
2:40PM1.54m
1:09AM1.98m
3:27PM1.57m
2:05AM1.79m
4:12PM1.60m
3:06AM1.57m
4:57PM1.65m
4:14AM1.35m
5:39PM1.70m
5:36AM1.18m
6:21PM1.75m
7:13AM1.10m
7:00PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:17AM-0.53m
7:17PM0.90m
8:06AM-0.41m
8:25PM0.84m
8:56AM-0.24m
9:38PM0.74m
9:45AM-0.05m
10:52PM0.62m
10:35AM0.16m
00:03AM0.46m
11:26AM0.37m
1:07AM0.30m
12:20PM0.56m
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:32
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
13
16
16
13
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
15
12
14
15
13
14
15
14
14
15
Feels °C
10
13
12
9
11
10
10
11
11
11
13
11
8
11
11
9
11
11
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
520
522
516
663
371
361
477
318
301
198
418
496
78
227
207
199
127
106
88
49
223
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
154
80
103
103
164
105
103
99
92
67
90
67
302
255
305
251
203
142
208
114
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
46
60
120
46
95
98
58
83
211
204
72
24
134
97
96
197
111
102
116
127
251
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
11
10
4
7
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
3
53
53
27
80
119
53
53
53
3
3
104
47
577
102
3
3
102
3
3
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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