Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 CEST
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Dead Zone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is 4.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
193
187
174
147
186
257
219
167
142
110
97
94
90
79
60
58
53
72
47
38
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
E
15
ESE
15
SW
10
WSW
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
NW
20
ESE
15
SE
5
ESE
20
SE
5
S
5
NNW
15
SE
15
W
15
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:20PM3.52m
4:34AM3.64m
4:53PM3.62m
5:08AM3.65m
5:24PM3.66m
5:40AM3.62m
5:54PM3.66m
6:12AM3.55m
6:24PM3.61m
6:44AM3.43m
6:56PM3.50m
7:17AM3.27m
7:30PM3.35m
Low Tide
9:58AM0.45m
10:13PM0.48m
10:32AM0.38m
10:48PM0.38m
11:05AM0.35m
11:23PM0.33m
11:37AM0.38m
11:57PM0.34m
12:10PM0.45m
00:31AM0.42m
12:44PM0.58m
1:07AM0.55m
1:18PM0.73m
1:44AM0.73m
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
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9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
8
2
1
2
4
3
10
2
9
2
2
4
Temp °C
15
21
23
16
15
16
17
19
19
17
21
19
16
19
20
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
20
21
15
14
17
17
18
18
15
21
18
16
18
19
13
14
11
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
212
193
187
174
121
186
257
219
167
142
110
97
94
90
79
60
58
53
72
47
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
WNW
18
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
SW
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
SW
3
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
W
8
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
12
14
3
61
147
116
106
112
91
85
75
49
4
6
6
2
13
10
53
39
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
W
19
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
W
9
0.1
NW
4
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
28
16
7
13
5
1
15
1
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.7
WSW
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
SE
2
0.7
SW
5
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
2
3
16
1
1
22
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
97
116
0
0
54
7
0
106
7
34
167
0
3
167
0
0
113
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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