
Surf Forecasts:
Dead Zone surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 7 | 31 | 64 | 94 | 70 | 65 | 99 | 65 | 58 | 69 | 54 | 22 | 52 | 61 | 81 | 83 | 149 | 131 | 115 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:09PM3.01m | 1:56AM3.02m | 2:29PM3.22m | 3:10AM3.24m | 3:34PM3.52m | 4:08AM3.48m | 4:27PM3.83m | 4:58AM3.70m | 5:15PM4.07m | 5:43AM3.84m | 5:59PM4.21m | 6:25AM3.89m | 6:40PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.96m | 7:53AM0.98m | 8:37PM0.75m | 9:04AM0.76m | 9:41PM0.45m | 10:01AM0.49m | 10:35PM0.17m | 10:50AM0.25m | 11:22PM-0.04m | 11:34AM0.07m | 00:05AM-0.14m | 12:16PM-0.01m | 00:46AM-0.11m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
9 | 7 | 31 | 64 | 94 | 70 | 65 | 99 | 65 | 58 | 69 | 54 | 20 | 52 | 61 | 81 | 83 | 149 | 131 | 115 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 7 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 11 | NW 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 12 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 17 | 38 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | — | SW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | — | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | — | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 4 | — |
— | — | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 481 | 386 | 18 | 0 | 519 | 34 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 134 | 145 | 254 | 145 | 117 | 213 | 134 | 187 | 395 | 150 |
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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.











