Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
21.4°C
4.1° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 4,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dead Zone in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:00AM2.70m
10:57PM2.46m
11:38AM2.62m
00:39AM2.49m
1:05PM2.73m
1:48AM2.67m
2:03PM2.95m
2:35AM2.93m
2:47PM3.21m
3:14AM3.20m
3:26PM3.47m
3:50AM3.47m
4:03PM3.71m
4:25AM3.71m
Low Tide
4:27PM1.39m
4:52AM1.51m
5:57PM1.43m
6:23AM1.48m
7:18PM1.28m
7:36AM1.30m
8:13PM1.03m
8:27AM1.04m
8:55PM0.74m
9:08AM0.75m
9:32PM0.47m
9:46AM0.48m
10:08PM0.23m
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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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