Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 CET
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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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 21st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 26th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 26th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
4
4
1
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1
WNW
2.3
NW
2.2
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
Period(s) (?)121111121413131312121212111216131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)215157103175494499528497390458436421278227457184714151223974604480
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
5
NE
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
NE
25
NNW
15
NE
5
E
15
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NNW
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:45AM
4.14
6:05PM
3.96
6:24AM
3.99
6:43PM
3.83
7:07AM
3.74
7:26PM
3.61
7:56AM
3.40
8:19PM
3.33
9:00AM
3.05
9:31PM
3.06
10:32AM
2.80
11:10PM
2.94
12:14PM
2.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
-0.09
11:51AM
-0.10
12:07AM
-0.04
12:30PM
0.07
12:50AM
0.12
1:12PM
0.34
1:37AM
0.38
2:00PM
0.67
2:33AM
0.70
2:59PM
1.00
3:46AM
0.98
4:20PM
1.24
5:23AM
1.10
5:59PM
1.25
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56-
Sunset--7:16--7:19--7:20--7:21--7:22--7:23--7:24
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161316141212131214141313131210109109912
Feels °C (?)1310111076979101091094533325
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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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