Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
21.7°C
3.2° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 3rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:50PM2.84m
11:28AM2.98m
00:32AM2.80m
1:03PM3.07m
1:54AM2.98m
2:16PM3.32m
2:54AM3.23m
3:11PM3.59m
3:42AM3.48m
3:56PM3.81m
4:22AM3.68m
4:36PM3.94m
4:58AM3.81m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.92m
4:42AM1.17m
5:41PM1.05m
6:16AM1.22m
7:17PM0.94m
7:42AM1.04m
8:28PM0.69m
8:45AM0.76m
9:19PM0.43m
9:33AM0.49m
10:01PM0.23m
10:14AM0.27m
10:38PM0.10m
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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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