Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 23 Apr 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
15.1° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deadman's in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.6m 15s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.6
NW
7
0.6
W
12
1
WNW
8
0.4
W
16
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.8
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
W
11
0.4
SW
16
0.6
W
18
0.6
W
16
0.8
W
15
1.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
642
240
106
131
76
167
107
178
167
196
246
282
205
147
107
91
90
227
190
279
344
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
10
NW
0
NW
20
W
5
WNW
0
W
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:33PM1.42m
4:53AM1.63m
7:27PM1.48m
6:11AM1.52m
8:11PM1.55m
7:29AM1.44m
8:49PM1.62m
8:40AM1.39m
9:22PM1.67m
9:44AM1.36m
9:52PM1.71m
10:41AM1.34m
10:20PM1.73m
11:34AM1.33m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.91m
12:01PM-0.09m
00:45AM0.74m
1:00PM-0.02m
1:48AM0.54m
1:52PM0.05m
2:42AM0.33m
2:37PM0.15m
3:29AM0.14m
3:18PM0.27m
4:12AM-0.01m
3:57PM0.41m
4:50AM-0.11m
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
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7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
1
Temp °C
15
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
13
13
14
13
15
16
14
15
14
13
13
12
8
10
9
8
9
8
8
10
10
9
12
11
10
15
14
11
13
10
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.8
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
W
11
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
16
0.8
W
15
0.8
W
14
Energy kJ
171
136
96
131
62
67
107
178
167
196
246
282
205
24
46
91
57
186
190
279
257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
18
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
12
158
106
103
80
69
44
44
29
29
51
28
43
147
107
25
66
227
86
58
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
W
16
0.2
W
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
23
142
84
142
76
25
68
7
12
34
28
22
12
27
28
26
90
38
36
21
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.6
NW
7
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
10
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
2
0.7
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
642
240
52
167
20
89
87
29
1
47
82
183
344
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
102
3
3
102
74
102
102
74
3
47
20
2
102
2
2
21
2
3
3
21
102
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
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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