Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 1 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
22.3° C

3.5°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
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
0.3
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
125
87
62
42
28
17
10
8
9
18
28
25
24
13
12
13
28
64
119
108
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
N
20
WNW
10
SE
15
NNW
10
E
15
SW
15
NW
15
E
5
SW
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
SE
10
N
15
SSE
10
SE
15
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
25
NNW
15
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
High Tide
9:35AM3.28m
9:55PM3.54m
10:32AM3.11m
10:54PM3.31m
11:33AM2.99m
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
Low Tide
3:22PM0.64m
4:04AM0.60m
4:18PM0.83m
5:01AM0.80m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
 mm
2
Temp °C
21
25
25
28
34
34
28
31
35
29
36
34
34
37
37
32
32
27
21
22
22
Feels °C
22
24
23
28
33
32
27
28
34
30
33
31
33
36
34
31
29
27
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
NNW
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
0.3
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
127
125
87
62
42
28
17
7
2
5
18
28
25
24
8
12
13
28
11
119
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
W
8
0.1
NW
7
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.3
W
8
0.3
N
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
11
Energy kJ
1
3
7
3
2
10
8
7
5
2
3
1
13
3
10
14
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
11
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
14
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
3
6
1
2
5
9
5
2
2
2
11
4
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.7
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.3
SE
2
0.4
W
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
1
NW
5
Energy kJ
2
16
3
5
1
11
1
3
7
8
45
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
1
1
1
Distance (km)
30
167
134
0
519
558
519
523
519
481
491
432
570
558
586
481
383
280
48
187
189
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
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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