Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 29 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
15.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. 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 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 2nd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
1.5
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
W
15
1.2
W
14
1.2
W
13
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
222
257
227
370
360
360
823
474
243
394
232
193
347
593
513
408
294
236
183
193
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
W
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
10
W
10
W
25
W
15
W
15
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:20PM1.73m
11:34AM1.33m
10:46PM1.75m
12:24PM1.32m
11:12PM1.75m
1:12PM1.32m
11:41PM1.74m
1:59PM1.30m
00:12AM1.72m
2:48PM1.28m
00:48AM1.69m
3:40PM1.27m
1:29AM1.63m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.41m
4:50AM-0.11m
4:35PM0.55m
5:26AM-0.17m
5:11PM0.69m
6:01AM-0.19m
5:47PM0.82m
6:36AM-0.17m
6:23PM0.94m
7:13AM-0.13m
7:00PM1.02m
7:54AM-0.08m
7:44PM1.08m
8:39AM-0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
14
12
14
15
12
14
14
12
13
13
13
14
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
10
8
12
12
8
12
11
8
9
8
10
11
11
11
11
10
9
11
11
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
15
1.3
WNW
9
0.7
W
13
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
0.7
W
13
2.1
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
0.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
W
14
1.2
W
13
1.1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
W
11
Energy kJ
83
209
257
171
370
360
158
675
76
147
394
232
193
116
593
513
408
294
236
179
119
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
W
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.7
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.5
W
18
0.6
W
16
0.9
W
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
190
58
181
21
163
115
7
7
31
10
41
152
183
347
56
124
46
131
171
183
193
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.3
W
20
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
28
21
33
17
19
17
6
2
19
12
67
41
42
54
50
15
93
47
18
18
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
0.4
W
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
153
222
227
360
823
474
243
2
11
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
101
74
3
102
3
3
102
74
102
256
21
3
283
3
3
226
21
21
467
74
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
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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