Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 20 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
16.2° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)101215131213131091311121211101011111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32378519821024914747628412313213214998901461431226159
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
25
SW
25
WNW
15
WSW
5
SSE
20
NNW
20
E
15
ENE
25
NNW
10
ENE
10
N
20
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
N
35
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrossoffoffcrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:58AM
3.65
8:18PM
3.66
8:54AM
3.33
9:17PM
3.40
10:04AM
3.03
10:33PM
3.18
11:31AM
2.85
12:01AM
3.09
12:57PM
2.86
1:22AM
3.16
2:06PM
3.01
2:25AM
3.31
3:00PM
3.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:38AM
0.10
1:58PM
0.40
2:30AM
0.36
2:50PM
0.70
3:31AM
0.66
3:53PM
0.99
4:46AM
0.90
5:12PM
1.16
6:15AM
0.98
6:40PM
1.16
7:35AM
0.89
7:54PM
1.01
8:35AM
0.73
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01-
Sunset--8:55--8:57--8:58--9:00--9:00--9:01--9:02
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C211826241614141618241821231517191418211415
Feels °C (?)18152219159121616211518191213161213161110
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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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