Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 31 May 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
14.5° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Deadman's surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5AM. 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 20s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 5th 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. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
1
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
850
1161
690
465
522
499
443
371
362
408
723
545
1453
1222
1422
1118
1233
1523
604
941
1044
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
35
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
20
W
5
SW
10
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
35
WNW
20
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:17PM1.35m
11:10PM1.80m
1:58PM1.35m
11:46PM1.78m
2:37PM1.34m
00:24AM1.74m
3:15PM1.34m
1:04AM1.67m
3:52PM1.34m
1:48AM1.58m
4:28PM1.37m
2:38AM1.47m
5:03PM1.42m
3:36AM1.34m
Low Tide
5:26PM1.00m
6:18AM-0.22m
6:04PM1.05m
6:54AM-0.20m
6:43PM1.08m
7:32AM-0.17m
7:27PM1.08m
8:11AM-0.13m
8:21PM1.07m
8:52AM-0.07m
9:27PM1.01m
9:35AM-0.00m
10:39PM0.91m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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>
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:29
Temp °C
13
14
12
14
16
13
13
14
12
15
19
13
14
15
14
14
15
13
13
14
12
11
11
9
12
13
10
10
10
9
13
13
8
12
12
11
12
11
7
7
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
2.3
WNW
10
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
2.3
WNW
10
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
850
731
690
394
325
253
213
371
362
287
176
252
990
825
767
1118
679
482
437
306
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
19
0.7
SW
16
0.1
S
13
1.1
SW
18
0.1
S
11
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
355
392
621
465
522
499
443
18
44
134
188
167
529
258
3
679
3
414
302
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
12
0.2
S
14
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
42
67
54
4
4
4
4
12
15
160
99
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
1161
176
325
408
723
545
1453
1222
1422
1233
1523
604
941
1044
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
102
3
3
236
3
3
102
3
3
102
101
3
101
3
3
102
101
102
103
101
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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