Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
25.1°C
3.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
W
8
2.5
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8
3
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9
2.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1
W
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
14
30
38
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30
26
144
172
808
1288
1106
443
336
339
321
238
131
215
500
588
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
5
ENE
15
E
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
SE
10
WSW
20
WSW
40
WSW
40
W
25
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15
WSW
15
NW
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W
20
NW
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20
WNW
15
NW
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High Tide
4:06PM3.27m
4:28AM3.20m
4:40PM3.51m
5:00AM3.40m
5:12PM3.71m
5:31AM3.56m
5:44PM3.86m
6:02AM3.67m
6:15PM3.94m
6:33AM3.73m
6:47PM3.94m
7:05AM3.73m
7:20PM3.86m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.98m
10:12PM0.77m
10:21AM0.73m
10:46PM0.53m
10:54AM0.51m
11:18PM0.32m
11:26AM0.33m
11:50PM0.18m
11:58AM0.21m
00:21AM0.10m
12:31PM0.16m
00:54AM0.10m
1:06PM0.18m
1:28AM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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