Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
22.5° C

4.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Dead Zone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dead Zone surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dead Zone this week:

The surf forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.9
WNW
10
1
W
10
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
679
605
558
393
291
198
154
76
73
72
59
65
184
212
249
291
263
201
177
135
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NW
5
E
5
SSE
15
W
10
WSW
20
SW
15
W
10
WNW
5
WSW
20
NNW
10
ESE
5
SW
15
NW
20
NW
5
SSE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
High Tide
3:24AM3.57m
3:51PM3.67m
4:19AM3.73m
4:42PM3.86m
5:12AM3.82m
5:32PM4.00m
6:04AM3.84m
6:23PM4.06m
6:56AM3.78m
7:14PM4.04m
7:47AM3.65m
8:06PM3.93m
8:40AM3.47m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.51m
9:28AM0.40m
9:55PM0.28m
10:20AM0.27m
10:48PM0.09m
11:10AM0.18m
11:40PM-0.03m
12:00PM0.16m
00:32AM-0.05m
12:49PM0.20m
1:24AM0.03m
1:38PM0.30m
2:16AM0.18m
2:29PM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:50
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
 mm
Temp °C
22
25
33
33
27
31
33
23
21
22
20
19
19
22
26
29
29
29
31
27
30
Feels °C
18
23
29
28
25
30
28
22
20
22
20
19
20
23
24
28
29
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WSW
5
0.5
W
9
0.9
WNW
10
1
W
10
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
176
679
605
558
393
291
198
154
76
73
72
20
39
184
212
249
291
263
201
177
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
N
5
0.4
N
4
0.4
W
10
0.5
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.1
NW
7
0.5
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
Energy kJ
24
5
15
6
31
9
1
59
65
2
9
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
N
4
0.3
SW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.4
WSW
5
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
9
2
4
3
3
10
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.4
N
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.4
N
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
5
1
1
6
6
17
3
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
123
0
0
242
12
85
429
112
0
72
0
7
91
132
0
65
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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Information about the Dead Zone Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dead Zone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dead Zone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dead Zone 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 (Dead Zone) 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 Dead Zone 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gironde? If you are looking for accommodation near Dead Zone, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in La Teste-de-Buch which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Arcachon which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Gujan-Mestras, Cestas and Gradignan.

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