Dead Zone Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
24.5° C
3.0° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.8
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
31
28
43
60
44
40
26
33
49
48
43
57
74
76
50
49
21
31
43
27
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
SW
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:44PM3.76m
7:02AM3.50m
7:16PM3.76m
7:35AM3.48m
7:48PM3.70m
8:09AM3.43m
8:24PM3.59m
8:46AM3.33m
9:04PM3.43m
9:30AM3.21m
9:54PM3.24m
10:26AM3.07m
10:59PM3.05m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.40m
00:51AM0.31m
12:59PM0.37m
1:24AM0.31m
1:33PM0.40m
1:58AM0.36m
2:09PM0.47m
2:36AM0.46m
2:49PM0.59m
3:18AM0.61m
3:37PM0.75m
4:08AM0.80m
4:36PM0.91m
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
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6:48
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:30
9:29
9:28
9:27
9:24
9:23
 mm
1
Temp °C
20
21
20
20
20
21
21
22
22
21
21
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20
21
20
Feels °C
21
21
19
20
18
19
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
20
20
22
22
20
21
20
19
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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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