Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 09 Feb 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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dead Zone this week:

The surf forecast for Dead Zone over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 12 days are 11.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 12th Feb)26ft (8.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 12th Feb)26ft (8.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 12th Feb)36ft (11.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Mon night, stormy winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
3
W
3
W
2.4
W
5.5
W
5
WNW
4
W
8
W
10
W
8
W
5
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
5
W
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
3
WNW
3
W
Period(s) (?)111111181112141317161514131113131312121012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66320182056375874557209668021012551753174911167430629596078602051731659110064718872527
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
35
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
60
W
40
WSW
45
SSW
75
W
65
W
60
W
20
SW
30
SSE
45
WNW
45
WNW
50
NNW
40
NNW
15
NNW
30
SW
40
W
20
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
2.75
10:10AM
2.62
10:51PM
2.60
11:48AM
2.49
12:33AM
2.60
1:22PM
2.58
1:50AM
2.77
2:24PM
2.78
2:42AM
3.02
3:07PM
3.01
3:22AM
3.30
3:44PM
3.25
3:57AM
3.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:49AM
1.29
4:19PM
1.41
5:06AM
1.46
5:44PM
1.52
6:41AM
1.45
7:13PM
1.43
7:57AM
1.26
8:16PM
1.21
8:48AM
1.00
9:00PM
0.95
9:28AM
0.73
9:37PM
0.68
10:03AM
0.47
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:07--8:07--8:04--8:03
Sunset6:23--6:24--6:27--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--
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light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
5162513-3663-412882--13-1
Temp. °C12141414141415141212129111199912131313
Feels °C (?)58885683-106322-10268108
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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 12 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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