Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
25.7° C
4.6° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
1.4
W
5
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
W
7
2.2
WNW
8
1.8
NW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.6
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
8
45
8
8
102
261
266
557
340
216
186
379
375
314
235
204
188
97
93
58
Wind (km/h)
10
N
30
NNW
15
E
5
ENE
20
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
W
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
5
SW
15
NNW
10
NE
10
SSW
15
NW
20
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
12:41PM2.78m
1:18AM2.71m
1:52PM2.79m
2:29AM2.74m
2:54PM2.90m
3:26AM2.86m
3:45PM3.07m
4:11AM3.02m
4:27PM3.26m
4:50AM3.18m
5:04PM3.44m
5:25AM3.31m
5:39PM3.60m
Low Tide
6:39PM1.28m
7:11AM1.31m
7:53PM1.26m
8:19AM1.27m
8:58PM1.15m
9:16AM1.14m
9:49PM0.98m
10:03AM0.96m
10:31PM0.79m
10:43AM0.78m
11:09PM0.61m
11:19AM0.61m
11:45PM0.47m
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Feels °C
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18
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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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