Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
22.3°C
2.5° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
3
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
17
1.3
WNW
15
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
17
1.9
WNW
15
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
543
627
534
396
396
341
215
204
381
706
880
633
412
261
247
200
907
1735
1355
894
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
25
NNW
15
NE
10
NE
25
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
20
NW
10
ENE
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
S
5
SE
15
NNW
10
ENE
5
ESE
20
NW
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
Wind State
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:34PM2.57m
1:35AM2.50m
2:01PM2.73m
2:38AM2.71m
2:53PM2.99m
3:20AM2.97m
3:32PM3.27m
3:55AM3.22m
4:06PM3.53m
4:27AM3.47m
4:39PM3.76m
4:59AM3.68m
5:11PM3.93m
Low Tide
6:48PM1.48m
7:20AM1.50m
8:11PM1.29m
8:27AM1.27m
9:02PM1.02m
9:12AM0.99m
9:39PM0.73m
9:48AM0.71m
10:13PM0.46m
10:22AM0.45m
10:45PM0.22m
10:55AM0.24m
11:17PM0.06m
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7:48
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:54
7:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:05
8:02
8:00
7:59
7:58
7:55
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Temp °C
18
22
24
20
25
28
18
25
29
19
21
22
20
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26
21
21
20
19
19
19
Feels °C
17
17
19
18
21
24
13
20
24
19
21
20
20
22
22
19
19
18
20
19
19
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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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