Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
25.9° C
4.1° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
NW
10
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.4
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
79
77
40
22
24
13
12
12
49
319
302
453
450
432
334
132
107
107
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
W
10
NE
20
NW
10
NNW
5
N
15
NW
10
NE
5
ENE
25
NNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:19AM3.54m
8:36PM3.57m
8:56AM3.31m
9:16PM3.24m
9:36AM3.07m
10:00PM2.92m
10:25AM2.83m
11:02PM2.65m
11:39AM2.65m
00:35AM2.52m
1:16PM2.63m
2:06AM2.58m
Low Tide
2:02AM0.24m
2:16PM0.38m
2:40AM0.52m
2:56PM0.66m
3:19AM0.83m
3:41PM0.95m
4:04AM1.13m
4:36PM1.22m
5:03AM1.38m
5:50PM1.41m
6:25AM1.50m
7:23PM1.42m
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Temp °C
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
19
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Feels °C
23
21
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21
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22
18
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21
18
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18
18
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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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