Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
24.9° C

5.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
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
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
12
8
49
126
164
143
100
96
68
62
57
39
167
734
988
799
690
450
530
427
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
SW
30
NW
10
N
5
W
20
NNW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
0
NE
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:00AM2.96m
2:30PM3.01m
2:55AM2.99m
3:18PM3.10m
3:43AM3.06m
4:01PM3.21m
4:25AM3.14m
4:41PM3.32m
5:04AM3.22m
5:19PM3.43m
5:41AM3.29m
5:55PM3.50m
6:17AM3.31m
6:31PM3.55m
Low Tide
7:57AM1.05m
8:27PM1.05m
8:48AM1.02m
9:18PM0.95m
9:35AM0.94m
10:03PM0.83m
10:18AM0.85m
10:45PM0.72m
10:58AM0.75m
11:24PM0.62m
11:35AM0.67m
00:02AM0.56m
12:12PM0.62m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:52
9:52
9:52
 mm
7
Temp °C
36
27
27
22
23
24
24
20
21
21
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
33
27
25
24
25
23
22
21
21
20
21
19
19
18
17
16
16
18
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.3
W
8
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
W
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
6
12
6
10
126
164
143
100
96
68
62
57
39
167
734
988
799
690
450
530
427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.3
N
4
0.2
W
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.3
W
6
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
N
6
Energy kJ
12
3
5
49
41
27
6
3
9
6
61
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
2
2
8
6
9
2
17
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
NNW
6
0.4
NW
4
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
5
Energy kJ
2
4
3
11
9
19
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1055
491
426
0
0
167
0
151
654
0
465
429
0
123
167
132
132
132
132
123
132
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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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