Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 1 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
24.2° C

4.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
W
5
0.4
NW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
49
41
50
28
23
26
68
135
81
100
86
75
92
64
79
111
81
70
52
72
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
E
20
SSW
15
W
15
N
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
N
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
0
NNE
20
NW
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
NNW
20
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:38PM3.28m
10:10AM3.04m
10:30PM3.19m
11:07AM3.00m
11:33PM3.12m
12:15PM3.01m
00:47AM3.11m
1:27PM3.11m
2:02AM3.20m
2:36PM3.30m
3:11AM3.37m
3:38PM3.55m
4:11AM3.56m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.81m
3:54AM0.75m
4:10PM0.90m
4:46AM0.82m
5:09PM0.96m
5:48AM0.87m
6:18PM0.95m
6:57AM0.87m
7:31PM0.85m
8:06AM0.78m
8:41PM0.65m
9:10AM0.62m
9:44PM0.40m
10:08AM0.43m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:51
9:51
9:50
9:50
9:49
9:49
 mm
Temp °C
35
33
25
25
24
21
22
23
21
22
23
22
23
28
25
29
30
31
37
35
21
Feels °C
33
28
22
24
25
21
22
24
22
22
23
23
24
29
26
26
28
29
36
31
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
SW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
N
4
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
65
49
41
50
13
13
26
68
135
81
100
86
75
92
64
53
111
81
70
14
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.2
W
8
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
NNW
4
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
7
3
2
28
21
15
5
3
1
2
10
56
79
3
52
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
W
8
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
8
3
2
13
2
17
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
6
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
E
3
1
WSW
6
Energy kJ
5
15
23
16
7
9
6
2
6
5
2
72
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
34
34
145
695
34
347
213
134
106
167
0
115
167
17
0
155
0
0
656
155
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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