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Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 CET
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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
13.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 17th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 18th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)201716151413131615141313121211111312131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1446451327161693124011101155371418771196663373233123844658167225321304
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ENE
30
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ESE
15
E
10
WNW
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:25AM
3.60
3:47PM
3.54
3:58AM
3.87
4:20PM
3.76
4:33AM
4.06
4:54PM
3.92
5:08AM
4.16
5:28PM
3.99
5:45AM
4.14
6:05PM
3.96
6:24AM
3.99
6:43PM
3.83
7:07AM
3.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
0.66
9:31AM
0.38
9:41PM
0.37
10:05AM
0.11
10:16PM
0.13
10:39AM
-0.07
10:51PM
-0.03
11:14AM
-0.14
11:28PM
-0.09
11:51AM
-0.10
12:07AM
-0.04
12:30PM
0.07
12:50AM
0.12
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03
Sunset7:10--7:12--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:19--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111018221520221516171416181314141313141212
Feels °C (?)97141811151791011812139111111101088
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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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