Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
19.6°C
2.7° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 6,298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 25th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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WNW
12
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WNW
12
3
WNW
13
2.5
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13
2.2
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12
1.8
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2.2
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11
2.4
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3
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2.5
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1.5
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12
1.2
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11
1.1
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1.1
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10
1.5
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11
1.4
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11
1.3
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11
0.9
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5224
5388
3214
2021
1381
907
1205
1659
2578
2303
2452
1547
838
644
346
256
232
555
449
388
306
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
25
N
10
SSE
10
SW
5
ENE
25
ESE
20
WNW
15
W
20
NNE
20
NE
15
N
10
E
15
ESE
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NNW
10
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NNW
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High Tide
3:40PM3.90m
4:01AM3.89m
4:18PM4.00m
4:38AM3.99m
4:59PM4.00m
5:17AM3.99m
5:42PM3.89m
6:00AM3.89m
6:29PM3.68m
6:48AM3.71m
7:22PM3.40m
7:44AM3.48m
8:27PM3.11m
Low Tide
9:24AM0.23m
9:45PM0.07m
10:02AM0.05m
10:23PM-0.01m
10:42AM-0.05m
11:02PM0.02m
11:24AM-0.03m
11:44PM0.15m
12:10PM0.09m
00:29AM0.36m
1:00PM0.31m
1:20AM0.62m
1:59PM0.57m
2:20AM0.88m
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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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