Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Deadman's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
17.0°C
2.7° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with W 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 14th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.8
W
18
1
W
17
0.9
W
16
0.9
W
15
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
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SW
16
0.9
SW
15
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SW
15
0.9
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0.9
SW
15
0.5
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.6
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
12
1.6
W
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
410
600
401
357
573
502
483
471
322
326
322
314
220
188
170
465
455
444
694
1180
971
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
15
WSW
5
W
15
NE
20
W
5
SW
5
ENE
15
W
5
WSW
15
NE
15
W
5
SSE
15
NE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:04PM1.84m
1:44AM1.41m
12:34PM1.81m
2:40AM1.37m
1:07PM1.77m
3:44AM1.33m
1:46PM1.72m
5:03AM1.32m
2:33PM1.65m
6:27AM1.34m
3:30PM1.58m
7:21AM1.37m
4:35PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:43PM-0.04m
6:32AM0.85m
7:23PM0.01m
7:11AM1.00m
8:07PM0.08m
7:57AM1.12m
8:58PM0.15m
9:04AM1.19m
9:57PM0.21m
10:36AM1.20m
11:02PM0.24m
11:56AM1.13m
00:04AM0.23m
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Temp °C
14
16
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19
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25
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27
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Feels °C
13
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16
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24
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19
15
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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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