Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
23.8°C
3.3° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with 518 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
0
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.7
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.4
NW
14
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
1.1
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
252
345
281
230
112
54
90
165
99
75
53
496
518
503
375
216
138
73
50
157
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
10
N
10
SW
15
NNW
10
NNE
0
NNW
20
NNW
15
NE
5
NE
20
NNW
15
NNE
5
ESE
20
NNW
15
NE
5
ENE
25
NNW
15
ENE
5
ESE
15
WNW
30
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:16PM3.87m
4:43AM3.71m
4:58PM4.08m
5:23AM3.86m
5:37PM4.17m
5:59AM3.92m
6:14PM4.14m
6:33AM3.89m
6:49PM4.00m
7:06AM3.78m
7:23PM3.77m
7:38AM3.60m
7:56PM3.49m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.16m
10:35AM0.22m
11:03PM-0.03m
11:15AM0.05m
11:41PM-0.10m
11:53AM-0.02m
00:16AM-0.06m
12:29PM0.02m
00:51AM0.08m
1:05PM0.15m
1:25AM0.30m
1:41PM0.37m
1:59AM0.57m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:25
8:23
8:22
8:20
8:17
8:15
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Temp °C
18
18
17
19
19
17
19
19
18
22
22
20
25
24
22
26
28
24
27
22
Feels °C
14
14
17
17
17
18
16
16
18
19
18
20
22
20
22
24
26
24
25
21
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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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