Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Deadman's sea temperature is
17.5° C

4.6°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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
892
650
1044
761
806
1191
761
532
850
377
308
405
223
201
201
181
184
103
252
249
165
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
20
W
15
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:02PM1.40m
10:50PM1.87m
1:34PM1.40m
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
Low Tide
5:09PM1.04m
6:01AM-0.21m
5:47PM1.04m
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
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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8:36
8:36
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
14
16
16
13
16
17
13
13
14
13
15
16
13
15
16
13
15
15
13
Feels °C
17
13
11
13
11
9
15
14
9
10
10
9
14
13
10
12
12
10
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
2.3
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
1.1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
892
112
1044
761
806
1191
761
532
850
377
308
405
223
181
157
181
149
100
119
249
165
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
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
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
106
44
186
73
199
197
183
165
163
157
181
106
106
201
201
102
103
103
252
55
152
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
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
11
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
SW
13
Energy kJ
72
44
110
96
52
52
44
45
97
37
6
123
9
17
44
62
184
96
47
44
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
650
98
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
2
102
65
3
446
21
3
47
47
47
103
3
3
446
3
53
47
3
22
102
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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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