Deadman
Northern California, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 13.8s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
High · Low in 8m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Deadman is a surf break in Northern California, United States. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Unknown
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Deadman surf FAQ
Is Deadman good for beginners?+
Deadman is a surf break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Deadman?+
Different days call for different boards. Deadman can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Deadman?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
Nearby surf spots
Never miss it firing at Deadman
Set your board once in the app and every forecast is scored for you — plus alerts the moment your spots turn on, favourites, and 10-day forecasts.