Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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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
22.5° C
(Which is 5.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Dead Zone surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 5,297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (May 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Jun 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thu
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
7
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
47
46
68
81
100
176
555
492
639
501
422
350
167
249
687
474
336
666
1469
5297
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
W
20
W
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:06AM3.33m
4:24PM3.42m
4:43AM3.37m
4:59PM3.48m
5:19AM3.38m
5:33PM3.51m
5:54AM3.37m
6:07PM3.51m
6:29AM3.32m
6:43PM3.47m
7:05AM3.23m
7:19PM3.40m
7:42AM3.12m
7:58PM3.30m
Low Tide
9:44PM0.71m
10:01AM0.66m
10:23PM0.61m
10:38AM0.62m
11:00PM0.54m
11:14AM0.61m
11:37PM0.52m
11:50AM0.62m
00:15AM0.54m
12:26PM0.66m
00:52AM0.60m
1:03PM0.72m
1:31AM0.69m
1:41PM0.81m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:44
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Temp °C
31
18
18
17
16
16
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
18
28
17
17
17
14
15
16
14
16
15
17
16
15
14
13
14
13
13
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1
W
10
2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
1.4
WNW
16
3.5
WNW
14
Energy kJ
85
47
46
68
81
100
176
555
492
639
501
422
350
167
208
687
474
336
113
974
5297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
5
0.5
NW
6
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
9
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
20
1.5
WNW
16
Energy kJ
2
4
14
30
9
18
11
3
45
118
5
37
38
1179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
2
18
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
7
2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
18
17
10
9
6
154
40
111
249
666
1469
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
397
368
134
234
390
116
132
167
125
48
167
132
213
660
132
116
131
105
132
166
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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