Surf spot

Deadman's

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Country: USA, California, Ventura
Coordinates: 34.0658, -119.0045

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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.9	1.3	1.2	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	12.7	12.3	12.2	12	11.9	11.4	11.7	11.8	11.7	11.4	11.4	11.2	11.1	11.1	4.3	5	4.7	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.8	4.5	4.3	5.5	5.5	5	5.8	5.8	5.6	6	6.3	6.5	6.5	7	7.1	7.6	8.8	16.1	12.8	14.3	14.2	14.1	13.9	13.8	13.7	13.6	13.5	13.3	13.3	12.8	12.8	12.5	12.3	12.3	12.1	12.8
Wave energy (kJ)	108	103	100	97	95	76	86	87	85	76	70	68	67	67	34	66	64	61	48	24	27	16	31	105	92	21	40	39	33	30	31	27	25	22	23	44	25	47	33	65	71	70	75	81	79	78	84	82	81	89	88	85	89	95	98	76
Wind speed (km/h)	4.2	0	4.7	10.9	16.4	11.2	5.2	3.2	4.3	3	2.6	9.3	15.8	13.5	3.7	2.3	6.1	3.3	3.3	11.1	16.5	12.5	3.1	7.4	5.1	2.9	1.3	12.3	15.2	18.4	2.2	1.8	5.4	3.1	2.5	10.1	20.8	10.8	7	3	3.9	1.5	2.8	9.2	17.9	14.2	8.4	2.2	2.6	3.2	1.6	10.3	15.8	14.3	4.1	2.3
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Deadman’s is a well-known Ventura County surf break in California, USA, located near Ventura along the county’s stretch of exposed Pacific coastline. It’s generally regarded as a powerful, fast, and often hollow reef/rock break that can deliver quality waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a reef/point-style setup with a more serious, hollow feel than many nearby beach breaks.
Best on: Typically west to northwest swell with light offshore wind.
Skill level: Better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers because of the power, shallow sections, and the need for good positioning.
Consistency: Not always the easiest or most forgiving spot, but when it’s working it can produce clean, quality waves.

Conditions and hazards

Can be shallow and rocky, especially at lower tides.
Often has strong currents and can be crowded when conditions are good.
Because it’s exposed, the surf can get bigger and more intense quickly with swell.

Atmosphere

Deadman’s has a bit of a local, classic Southern California surf feel—a break that rewards patience, knowledge of the spot, and respect for the lineup.