Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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

4.0°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 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 Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
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
3
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
SW
19
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.3
WNW
7
0.7
SW
16
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
924
586
446
650
322
268
297
188
201
201
183
184
192
252
249
181
257
290
443
344
383
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
W
20
W
15
SW
25
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:28PM1.84m
2:03PM1.40m
00:06AM1.79m
2:31PM1.41m
00:45AM1.71m
3:00PM1.45m
1:28AM1.60m
3:30PM1.50m
2:17AM1.46m
4:02PM1.57m
3:14AM1.32m
4:37PM1.66m
4:26AM1.19m
5:15PM1.76m
Low Tide
6:34AM-0.21m
6:25PM1.02m
7:07AM-0.19m
7:06PM0.99m
7:40AM-0.14m
7:53PM0.94m
8:13AM-0.05m
8:49PM0.86m
8:49AM0.08m
9:52PM0.74m
9:27AM0.24m
10:59PM0.59m
10:11AM0.44m
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5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
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8:36
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:34
 mm
Temp °C
12
15
16
13
14
15
12
15
15
13
15
16
13
15
15
13
13
14
12
13
15
Feels °C
8
13
12
9
11
11
8
13
12
10
12
12
10
11
10
9
10
9
7
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
924
586
446
650
322
268
297
188
149
142
183
161
192
197
249
152
257
206
388
303
383
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.5
W
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
197
235
165
163
157
181
106
134
201
201
102
140
103
252
82
61
224
160
161
198
106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
W
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
W
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
W
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.1
S
8
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
52
44
44
97
37
6
123
9
17
44
62
184
96
47
44
55
73
14
23
1
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
169
181
232
290
443
344
372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
91
3
446
30
91
102
53
3
74
47
415
102
3
80
102
91
102
102
101
3
101
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
1
3
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
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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