Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
25.8° C
5.1° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
5
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NNW
5
0.4
NW
9
1
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
N
5
0.2
WNW
10
1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
9
1
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
15
12
12
13
15
13
19
73
92
106
13
12
23
50
24
10
75
37
8
55
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
W
15
NE
15
NNE
25
N
20
NE
15
NE
30
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
35
NNW
15
NNE
5
ENE
25
NNW
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
7:47PM4.07m
8:15AM3.61m
8:33PM3.87m
9:00AM3.43m
9:18PM3.60m
9:46AM3.22m
10:06PM3.30m
10:35AM3.03m
11:00PM3.02m
11:33AM2.86m
00:04AM2.80m
12:41PM2.78m
1:18AM2.71m
Low Tide
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
5:01AM1.05m
5:29PM1.16m
6:01AM1.23m
6:39PM1.28m
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:45
9:44
9:43
9:42
9:42
9:40
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Temp °C
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
24
29
25
33
33
24
30
30
26
30
25
26
28
28
Feels °C
23
22
22
23
21
20
24
22
27
21
26
26
19
24
24
21
25
19
24
23
22
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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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