Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CEST
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Dead Zone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
3
3
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)151514131212111111101010101016151313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43973474204912591071100078564933727916971503214724625727321914991
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
10
E
5
S
15
NNW
5
ENE
5
SSW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NE
20
N
20
NE
20
NE
25
N
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
NE
15
ENE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffglassoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
3.82
5:02AM
4.05
5:24PM
3.99
5:43AM
4.13
6:03PM
4.06
6:25AM
4.09
6:44PM
4.03
7:10AM
3.92
7:28PM
3.89
7:58AM
3.65
8:18PM
3.66
8:54AM
3.33
9:17PM
3.40
10:04AM
3.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
0.10
11:08AM
-0.07
11:25PM
-0.07
11:47AM
-0.12
12:07AM
-0.14
12:28PM
-0.05
12:51AM
-0.08
1:11PM
0.14
1:38AM
0.10
1:58PM
0.40
2:30AM
0.36
2:50PM
0.70
3:31AM
0.66
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07
Sunset8:50--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:54--8:55--8:57--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------61------------
Temp. °C192116171915161713171814191712161513171614
Feels °C (?)161815141715131612161710131261098131210
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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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