Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
21.4°C
3.9° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,907 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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2
2
1
1
1
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2
1
1
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
NW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
749
838
1800
1700
1488
807
379
461
379
307
437
207
108
85
376
602
580
389
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SE
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NNW
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
E
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:36AM3.39m
7:58PM3.12m
8:11AM3.15m
8:37PM2.86m
8:55AM2.91m
9:30PM2.61m
10:00AM2.70m
10:57PM2.46m
11:38AM2.62m
00:39AM2.49m
1:05PM2.73m
1:48AM2.67m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.64m
1:49PM0.67m
2:02AM0.90m
2:30PM0.94m
2:43AM1.15m
3:20PM1.20m
3:36AM1.38m
4:27PM1.39m
4:52AM1.51m
5:57PM1.43m
6:23AM1.48m
7:18PM1.28m
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Temp °C
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21
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18
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Feels °C
24
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24
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9
13
15
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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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