Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 09 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
15.4° C
(Which is 3.5°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 (May 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 0.7m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
2
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
1.9
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.2
W
11
1.8
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
W
11
0.8
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
W
7
1.6
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
339
373
338
439
522
400
415
407
356
238
171
357
480
383
332
244
294
92
277
638
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
15
W
10
SW
20
W
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
W
10
WSW
5
NW
30
WNW
5
SSW
5
NW
20
W
10
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:50PM1.36m
5:20AM1.31m
7:22PM1.43m
6:34AM1.26m
7:53PM1.53m
7:49AM1.24m
8:24PM1.65m
9:01AM1.27m
8:58PM1.77m
10:08AM1.32m
9:33PM1.89m
11:11AM1.38m
10:11PM2.00m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.08m
00:29AM0.84m
12:12PM0.12m
1:21AM0.64m
12:59PM0.18m
2:07AM0.40m
1:45PM0.27m
2:50AM0.15m
2:29PM0.38m
3:33AM-0.10m
3:12PM0.51m
4:16AM-0.31m
3:56PM0.65m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
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Temp °C
13
15
12
13
14
12
16
18
14
14
15
12
15
15
13
14
15
14
17
19
13
11
11
9
11
11
9
15
16
12
12
11
8
11
10
10
12
11
11
16
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
12
1.2
W
11
0.5
SW
18
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
W
11
0.8
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.7
SW
16
1
W
7
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
103
99
148
338
154
522
400
415
407
356
238
171
357
480
383
332
244
251
92
223
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
S
10
0.7
SW
15
0.4
W
16
0.6
W
15
Energy kJ
186
88
248
255
73
147
206
261
198
171
171
23
123
88
120
179
264
2
229
82
155
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.6
NW
6
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.6
SW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
W
19
0.6
W
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
9
100
93
211
102
123
5
5
25
2
10
169
36
79
80
66
64
7
64
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
6
0.7
W
4
1.2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
188
339
373
188
439
28
12
294
277
638
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
101
3
3
102
3
2
47
3
3
102
33
80
214
3
6
102
2
2
101
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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