Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
20.0°C
3.1° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WNW swell with 18,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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WNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2302
1871
1483
11814
15881
5720
2493
1847
1545
3094
4182
3385
2402
1599
939
1264
2231
2668
3025
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Wind (km/h)
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35
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High Tide
2:47PM3.21m
3:14AM3.20m
3:26PM3.47m
3:50AM3.47m
4:03PM3.71m
4:25AM3.71m
4:40PM3.90m
5:01AM3.89m
5:18PM4.00m
5:38AM3.99m
5:59PM4.00m
6:17AM3.99m
6:42PM3.89m
Low Tide
8:27AM1.04m
8:55PM0.74m
9:08AM0.75m
9:32PM0.47m
9:46AM0.48m
10:08PM0.23m
10:24AM0.23m
10:45PM0.07m
11:02AM0.05m
11:23PM-0.01m
11:42AM-0.05m
00:02AM0.02m
12:24PM-0.03m
00:44AM0.15m
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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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