Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
23.3°C
3.0° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Sep 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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0
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2
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2
1
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1
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4
3
1
1
2
0
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
1.5
WNW
6
1.5
NW
7
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
10
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
49
143
225
378
543
674
513
327
405
612
1192
892
730
449
431
408
347
392
447
414
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
W
25
NW
15
N
25
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
25
NNW
15
N
0
NE
20
NNW
15
NE
10
ENE
25
NNW
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
NW
10
ENE
Wind State
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on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
7:56PM3.49m
8:10AM3.37m
8:31PM3.17m
8:45AM3.11m
9:10PM2.86m
9:28AM2.84m
10:06PM2.59m
10:40AM2.62m
11:48PM2.43m
12:34PM2.57m
1:35AM2.50m
2:01PM2.73m
2:38AM2.71m
Low Tide
1:41PM0.37m
1:59AM0.57m
2:19PM0.65m
2:35AM0.87m
3:00PM0.95m
3:16AM1.17m
3:51PM1.24m
4:12AM1.43m
5:05PM1.46m
5:39AM1.58m
6:48PM1.48m
7:20AM1.50m
8:11PM1.29m
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7:43
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8:15
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
21
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18
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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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