Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

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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
15.3° C
(Which is 3.4°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 Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. 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+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 9th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 8th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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 Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
228
161
198
349
408
228
285
228
447
408
474
367
392
332
297
242
182
166
209
220
151
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
15
W
25
W
5
SSW
10
W
20
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:30PM1.27m
3:09AM1.48m
6:15PM1.30m
4:11AM1.39m
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
Low Tide
10:06PM1.09m
10:25AM0.05m
11:25PM1.00m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
Temp °C
13
11
13
14
12
14
15
13
14
15
14
17
18
16
18
18
15
16
16
14
15
9
7
10
10
8
12
12
10
13
12
12
16
16
13
15
14
12
14
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
0.9
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
0.5
SW
18
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
228
161
91
45
109
103
99
112
424
154
474
367
392
332
297
242
182
166
209
220
151
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
W
16
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.7
W
12
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
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
91
62
43
42
76
186
88
148
255
73
147
206
261
198
171
217
169
123
88
120
179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
W
16
0.3
SW
13
0.2
W
11
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
14
53
51
46
25
9
100
248
211
102
123
5
5
3
2
10
15
37
79
80
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
0.6
S
3
0.4
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
33
120
198
349
408
228
285
228
447
408
8
5
4
3
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
102
74
102
101
2
3
102
3
3
3
3
2
27
3
65
53
3
3
53
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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