Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 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 4.3°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 cross-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+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 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

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
212
193
187
174
157
239
253
219
170
142
140
123
134
145
69
62
115
150
132
126
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
E
10
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
W
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
NNW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
WNW
20
NE
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:57AM3.57m
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
9:35PM0.63m
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
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light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
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cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
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rain showers
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6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
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9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
3
2
1
8
1
2
9
3
14
2
5
1
2
1
Temp °C
16
15
21
23
17
16
16
17
21
22
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
13
20
22
17
16
16
17
19
21
14
14
15
14
15
15
13
14
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
5
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
13
212
193
187
174
157
239
253
219
170
142
140
123
134
145
69
62
115
150
132
126
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.5
NNW
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
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
W
9
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
101
15
12
3
61
147
116
108
114
91
114
75
49
3
6
48
46
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
W
19
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
33
28
16
7
12
4
15
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
NNW
3
Energy kJ
5
3
2
1
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
7
1
0
0
0
81
17
0
34
1
69
0
0
7
19
54
34
132
205
132
373
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
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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