Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
21.6°C
3.7° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NW 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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NW
11
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10
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10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.8
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1.9
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12
1.7
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11
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WNW
10
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10
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11
1.8
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
375
200
685
721
510
424
658
492
317
1137
966
655
501
441
328
231
297
1086
1125
1430
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
W
20
W
15
N
10
NE
5
ESE
10
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
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N
15
SE
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W
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High Tide
4:36PM3.94m
4:58AM3.81m
5:13PM3.98m
5:32AM3.87m
5:47PM3.93m
6:03AM3.85m
6:20PM3.80m
6:34AM3.75m
6:52PM3.61m
7:04AM3.60m
7:24PM3.38m
7:36AM3.39m
7:58PM3.12m
Low Tide
10:38PM0.10m
10:52AM0.13m
11:13PM0.06m
11:28AM0.08m
11:46PM0.11m
12:02PM0.12m
00:19AM0.23m
12:37PM0.23m
00:52AM0.41m
1:12PM0.42m
1:26AM0.64m
1:49PM0.67m
2:02AM0.90m
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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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