Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 27 May 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
14.6° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Deadman's surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 31st May)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deadman's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
3
3
0
2
1
1
1
2
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
0.8
W
19
1.1
W
18
1.3
W
16
1.2
W
15
1.2
W
14
1
W
13
1.9
NW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1455
1124
716
470
749
853
614
590
345
445
559
799
761
731
678
465
614
499
386
371
560
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
E
25
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
25
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
W
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
25
W
5
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:51AM1.20m
9:03PM1.79m
10:53AM1.25m
9:33PM1.81m
11:46AM1.30m
10:04PM1.82m
12:34PM1.33m
10:36PM1.82m
1:17PM1.35m
11:10PM1.80m
1:58PM1.35m
11:46PM1.78m
2:37PM1.34m
00:24AM1.74m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.58m
3:54AM-0.10m
3:24PM0.72m
4:32AM-0.18m
4:06PM0.83m
5:08AM-0.22m
4:47PM0.93m
5:43AM-0.23m
5:26PM1.00m
6:18AM-0.22m
6:04PM1.05m
6:54AM-0.20m
6:43PM1.08m
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
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8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:25
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1
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
17
14
13
14
13
13
14
12
15
16
13
14
14
12
13
14
12
12
11
12
13
16
10
11
12
11
11
10
7
14
12
10
12
10
9
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
18
1.3
W
16
1.2
W
15
1.2
W
14
1
W
13
1.4
WNW
8
0.7
W
12
0.8
W
12
1.9
WNW
10
0.8
SW
20
1.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
SW
17
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
1455
1124
716
380
749
853
614
590
345
277
146
177
761
459
678
386
281
499
257
371
362
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
W
19
0.5
SW
14
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
22
0.6
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
169
167
136
470
91
193
113
97
91
272
96
229
355
67
621
465
614
679
386
18
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.5
W
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
26
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
11
236
129
123
89
44
9
26
73
87
44
42
42
54
4
4
4
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
7
1.9
NW
8
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
373
161
185
445
559
799
731
370
286
560
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
103
3
2
102
3
3
21
21
3
102
3
2
102
3
3
102
3
3
101
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
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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