Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 4 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
15.5° C

3.2°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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
SW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
67
72
271
287
445
373
723
520
522
516
663
371
361
477
318
209
198
424
421
346
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:13PM1.45m
10:32PM2.19m
1:04PM1.50m
11:23PM2.18m
1:53PM1.52m
00:15AM2.11m
2:40PM1.54m
1:09AM1.98m
3:27PM1.57m
2:05AM1.79m
4:12PM1.60m
3:06AM1.57m
4:57PM1.65m
4:14AM1.35m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.94m
5:38AM-0.61m
5:18PM0.95m
6:27AM-0.60m
6:15PM0.93m
7:17AM-0.53m
7:17PM0.90m
8:06AM-0.41m
8:25PM0.84m
8:56AM-0.24m
9:38PM0.74m
9:45AM-0.05m
10:52PM0.62m
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
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8:32
8:32
8:32
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
16
17
15
17
18
16
18
19
16
15
15
13
14
15
13
14
14
13
13
14
12
Feels °C
14
14
13
15
15
14
16
15
13
12
10
9
10
11
9
10
9
9
10
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.1
SW
17
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
SW
16
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1
SW
15
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
229
223
191
191
268
445
373
723
520
151
137
663
210
206
477
161
149
111
424
240
346
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
74
67
72
56
287
161
156
81
94
522
516
101
371
361
206
318
209
198
154
421
302
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
24
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
SW
21
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
111
87
82
271
54
45
21
156
154
57
82
27
96
98
58
76
211
204
72
10
134
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
27
119
27
3
47
3
3
53
20
80
119
20
53
119
27
53
743
3
3
102
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
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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