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Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France
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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
14.7° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Friday (Apr 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 894 | 655 | 393 | 314 | 1606 | 1579 | 1060 | 722 | 4851 | 4986 | 4658 | 4061 | 2626 | 2275 | 1502 | 1061 | 450 | 609 | 617 | 563 | 1072 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:38AM 2.62 | 10:07PM 2.68 | 11:03AM 2.46 | 11:48PM 2.60 | 12:50PM 2.49 | 1:19AM 2.73 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:48PM 1.38 | 4:37AM 1.41 | 5:04PM 1.52 | 6:09AM 1.44 | 6:38PM 1.48 | ||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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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.











