Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
25.6° C
5.2° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
W
10
0.8
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.4
W
8
0.7
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NW
9
0.8
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
6
0.3
NW
8
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
33
31
37
40
27
23
23
21
20
35
29
16
13
20
31
48
9
3
12
12
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
W
20
W
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
15
W
0
SSE
10
NE
30
NNW
25
NE
15
NE
25
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:56AM3.81m
6:14PM4.14m
6:44AM3.82m
7:01PM4.16m
7:30AM3.75m
7:47PM4.07m
8:15AM3.61m
8:33PM3.87m
9:00AM3.43m
9:18PM3.60m
9:46AM3.22m
10:06PM3.30m
10:35AM3.03m
Low Tide
11:33PM-0.01m
11:49AM0.14m
00:22AM-0.09m
12:36PM0.09m
1:09AM-0.06m
1:21PM0.14m
1:55AM0.06m
2:06PM0.27m
2:39AM0.27m
2:51PM0.47m
3:24AM0.53m
3:38PM0.71m
4:10AM0.80m
4:30PM0.96m
rain showers
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6:33
6:33
6:35
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6:39
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9:47
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Temp °C
26
22
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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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