Deadman's surf break

Deadman's surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 25 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
15.4° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 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 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
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
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.8
W
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
0.5
W
18
0.6
W
16
1.7
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
167
196
243
361
271
113
99
98
260
160
190
310
295
222
947
516
1354
1019
804
491
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
W
25
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
5
WSW
10
SW
20
W
5
W
5
W
20
W
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
25
W
20
W
20
SW
30
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
10:46PM1.75m
12:24PM1.32m
11:12PM1.75m
1:12PM1.32m
Low Tide
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
4:35PM0.55m
5:26AM-0.17m
5:11PM0.69m
6:01AM-0.19m
5:47PM0.82m
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
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7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
Temp °C
13
13
14
13
13
13
12
13
14
13
14
16
13
14
15
13
14
15
12
12
13
9
10
9
9
11
9
9
11
11
10
13
13
10
11
12
10
12
11
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.6
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.8
W
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
15
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
10
1.1
W
12
2
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
178
167
196
243
361
271
53
57
98
260
59
86
209
295
222
947
516
10
339
804
491
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
NW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
W
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.8
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.3
SW
13
1.1
W
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
12
Energy kJ
67
29
29
10
28
43
113
99
25
90
93
190
21
239
222
28
341
7
7
31
186
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.4
NW
8
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
WSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
W
18
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
7
17
34
28
22
12
27
28
18
28
160
22
6
33
20
11
28
14
2
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.7
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
72
47
37
23
132
112
86
46
101
310
1354
1019
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
Distance (km)
3
102
1183
21
21
743
3
3
102
3
2
101
3
3
21
3
3
102
101
74
427
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
5
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
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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