Deadman's Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.79° N 122.50° W

Issued: 10 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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

3.1°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 15 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 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
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
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
271
287
445
373
723
520
522
516
663
371
361
477
322
255
198
424
421
346
388
427
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
W
15
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
5:39PM1.70m
Low Tide
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
10:35AM0.16m
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:32
8:32
8:32
8:34
8:34
8:34
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
13
16
17
14
17
18
16
16
15
13
15
16
13
14
14
13
13
14
12
15
16
Feels °C
10
14
13
11
15
14
13
13
10
9
12
12
8
10
9
9
10
11
8
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
SW
17
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
SW
15
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
191
191
268
445
373
723
520
522
131
663
173
151
477
322
130
143
424
235
346
388
427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
49
56
287
161
156
105
92
121
516
101
371
361
180
143
255
198
151
421
302
258
305
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.5
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
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
82
271
54
46
22
156
154
60
120
27
95
98
58
76
211
204
72
24
134
97
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
4
5
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
27
3
47
3
3
27
3
80
119
27
80
119
80
53
446
21
3
102
47
3
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
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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