Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
24.7° C
3.0° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.3
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
7
31
64
94
70
65
99
65
58
69
54
22
52
61
81
83
149
131
115
121
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
NW
10
SSE
0
NNE
20
NW
5
NNW
5
W
15
NW
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
W
20
NW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:09PM3.01m
1:56AM3.02m
2:29PM3.22m
3:10AM3.24m
3:34PM3.52m
4:08AM3.48m
4:27PM3.83m
4:58AM3.70m
5:15PM4.07m
5:43AM3.84m
5:59PM4.21m
6:25AM3.89m
6:40PM4.22m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.96m
7:53AM0.98m
8:37PM0.75m
9:04AM0.76m
9:41PM0.45m
10:01AM0.49m
10:35PM0.17m
10:50AM0.25m
11:22PM-0.04m
11:34AM0.07m
00:05AM-0.14m
12:16PM-0.01m
00:46AM-0.11m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:21
9:20
9:17
9:16
9:15
9:14
9:12
 mm
3
6
1
2
Temp °C
24
24
26
23
23
22
21
23
23
22
24
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
22
Feels °C
24
23
22
26
23
23
23
23
23
25
24
23
24
23
23
24
24
22
22
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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