Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
24.9° C
3.2° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
1.2
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9
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NW
8
0.9
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WNW
8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
157
187
163
120
86
202
78
136
133
173
86
65
52
35
22
42
19
11
11
54
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
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10
SW
15
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5
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WNW
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NW
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NNE
10
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NNW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
5:59PM4.21m
6:25AM3.89m
6:40PM4.22m
7:04AM3.85m
7:20PM4.10m
7:42AM3.73m
7:58PM3.87m
8:19AM3.54m
8:36PM3.57m
8:56AM3.31m
9:16PM3.24m
9:36AM3.07m
10:00PM2.92m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.07m
00:05AM-0.14m
12:16PM-0.01m
00:46AM-0.11m
12:57PM0.03m
1:24AM0.02m
1:36PM0.16m
2:02AM0.24m
2:16PM0.38m
2:40AM0.52m
2:56PM0.66m
3:19AM0.83m
3:41PM0.95m
4:04AM1.13m
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7:03
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9:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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