Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.3° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with 5,189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with W 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 18th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 19th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Friday
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
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Wind (km/h)
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5
WSW
10
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High Tide
12:51PM3.32m
1:29AM3.20m
1:46PM3.47m
2:16AM3.40m
2:32PM3.59m
2:57AM3.56m
3:13PM3.66m
3:33AM3.66m
3:50PM3.68m
4:06AM3.72m
4:24PM3.65m
4:38AM3.71m
4:57PM3.58m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.71m
7:19AM0.81m
7:52PM0.56m
8:09AM0.61m
8:34PM0.43m
8:51AM0.45m
9:11PM0.35m
9:29AM0.34m
9:46PM0.33m
10:05AM0.29m
10:20PM0.35m
10:40AM0.30m
10:54PM0.42m
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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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