Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 22 Apr 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
14.9° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.4
W
9
0.7
W
14
1.2
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
325
187
537
295
158
106
104
176
133
107
178
167
200
186
282
260
250
196
143
127
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
W
10
N
5
N
20
W
15
W
15
SW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
W
20
W
15
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:28PM1.38m
3:39AM1.75m
6:33PM1.42m
4:53AM1.63m
7:27PM1.48m
6:11AM1.52m
8:11PM1.55m
7:29AM1.44m
8:49PM1.62m
8:40AM1.39m
9:22PM1.67m
9:44AM1.36m
9:52PM1.71m
Low Tide
9:46AM-0.24m
9:59PM1.01m
10:54AM-0.16m
11:29PM0.91m
12:01PM-0.09m
00:45AM0.74m
1:00PM-0.02m
1:48AM0.54m
1:52PM0.05m
2:42AM0.33m
2:37PM0.15m
3:29AM0.14m
3:18PM0.27m
4:12AM-0.01m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:24
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
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7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
4
Temp °C
14
15
15
13
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
15
13
12
13
13
12
11
8
10
9
8
9
8
8
10
10
11
12
12
11
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.7
W
13
1
WNW
7
0.6
W
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
153
325
161
537
295
158
99
104
80
133
88
178
167
200
186
282
260
250
196
143
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
W
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
W
16
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
WNW
20
Energy kJ
116
150
187
102
171
142
106
142
76
67
107
54
47
38
48
28
41
27
28
25
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
W
17
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
W
16
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
106
121
120
12
12
24
84
45
8
69
68
67
29
28
28
22
16
9
24
28
90
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
3
1
WNW
6
Energy kJ
108
136
77
176
1
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
3
21
6
3
102
21
3
467
3
3
415
3
3
3
2
3
102
7
21
102
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
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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