Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
23.1° C

4.1°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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,035 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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 37°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.8
W
6
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
18
1.8
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
8
9
18
28
25
24
12
12
22
49
126
167
218
131
125
121
106
174
1303
1561
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
SW
5
SE
25
NNW
15
NE
5
ESE
20
NW
20
WSW
5
S
25
NW
15
NW
0
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
High Tide
11:56PM3.13m
12:35PM2.93m
1:00AM3.01m
1:35PM2.94m
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
Low Tide
5:19PM0.98m
6:00AM0.95m
6:24PM1.08m
7:00AM1.03m
7:28PM1.10m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:52
 mm
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
33
34
32
37
35
33
35
33
26
26
20
22
23
22
19
20
19
18
18
19
19
Feels °C
31
32
32
33
32
32
34
32
27
25
19
24
21
20
20
19
16
18
15
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
N
3
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
N
4
0.3
W
8
0.6
WSW
5
0.8
W
6
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
5
0.5
W
17
1.8
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
10
2
5
18
28
25
24
8
12
22
40
126
167
218
131
125
121
42
153
1303
1561
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
W
8
0.1
NW
7
0.3
N
4
0.1
NW
7
0.3
W
8
0.2
N
4
0.3
W
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
W
6
0.5
NNW
5
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
18
Energy kJ
2
8
7
5
2
3
2
12
1
11
49
27
12
106
174
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
11
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
10
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
W
19
Energy kJ
5
9
5
1
2
2
2
8
3
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
N
2
0.6
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.5
SW
4
0.1
NW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.5
N
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
1
1
12
1
9
2
22
9
15
32
132
172
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
519
519
519
620
34
586
790
558
561
395
134
0
213
169
145
254
145
106
167
132
81
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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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