Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 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
18.5° C
(Which is 4.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.8
SW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.3
NW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.3
NW
7
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.4
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
52
37
23
23
41
59
78
81
63
39
22
29
37
41
12
47
8
37
62
122
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
25
N
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
WSW
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
W
15
SE
25
SSW
10
NW
15
SW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
25
NNW
15
N
20
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:33AM2.89m
8:52PM3.00m
9:23AM2.72m
9:49PM2.86m
10:31AM2.61m
11:00PM2.80m
11:50AM2.62m
00:15AM2.86m
1:01PM2.76m
1:19AM3.03m
1:58PM2.99m
2:13AM3.27m
2:47PM3.27m
3:02AM3.52m
Low Tide
2:37PM1.08m
3:13AM1.10m
3:26PM1.23m
4:11AM1.22m
4:28PM1.33m
5:20AM1.24m
5:41PM1.32m
6:31AM1.12m
6:51PM1.19m
7:32AM0.91m
7:50PM0.97m
8:23AM0.65m
8:42PM0.69m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
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9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
7
5
1
3
Temp °C
14
17
19
18
22
20
18
22
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
13
13
16
13
20
19
16
20
17
13
16
16
13
13
13
13
11
9
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
W
11
0.7
SW
4
0.3
WNW
11
0.8
SW
5
0.2
NNW
9
0.9
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
0.1
W
6
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
29
52
37
23
23
14
59
78
81
63
18
22
29
8
41
11
1
8
14
12
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.1
W
10
0.4
NNW
5
0.1
W
16
0.2
S
3
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
14
2
10
5
1
41
20
5
7
2
39
13
10
8
3
12
2
3
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
NW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
15
2
5
20
16
3
7
1
14
5
2
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
6
0.3
E
2
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SE
2
0.3
NNW
7
0.8
SSW
4
0.3
E
2
0.4
NW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NW
3
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.4
NW
6
Energy kJ
27
1
2
1
1
10
21
1
6
37
47
4
37
62
122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
34
34
13
34
361
18
0
12
0
134
90
155
116
187
34
145
254
245
153
442
153
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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