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Dead Zone surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dead Zone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is 4.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dead Zone over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
394 | 1010 | 1179 | 1126 | 932 | 845 | 760 | 493 | 273 | 151 | 49 | 192 | 202 | 608 | 802 | 674 | 489 | 690 | 573 | 598 | 663 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 3:02AM3.52m | 3:32PM3.54m | 3:50AM3.75m | 4:15PM3.78m | 4:36AM3.92m | 4:59PM3.95m | 5:23AM3.99m | 5:44PM4.04m | 6:12AM3.96m | 6:31PM4.03m | 7:02AM3.82m | 7:21PM3.93m | 7:55AM3.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.69m | 9:10AM0.40m | 9:30PM0.41m | 9:56AM0.19m | 10:17PM0.16m | 10:40AM0.06m | 11:03PM-0.02m | 11:25AM0.02m | 11:50PM-0.09m | 12:11PM0.08m | 00:39AM-0.05m | 12:59PM0.21m | 1:31AM0.09m | 1:49PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | 9:30 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | 932 | — | — | 493 | 273 | 151 | 49 | 34 | 202 | 608 | 802 | 674 | 489 | 690 | 573 | 598 | 663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 18 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 25 | 178 | 93 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 394 | 1010 | 1179 | 1126 | — | 845 | 760 | — | — | — | 32 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 440 | 420 | 123 | 30 | 368 | 123 | 123 | 153 | 101 | 213 | 213 | 101 | 82 | 90 | 0 | 101 | 82 | 90 | 34 | 167 |
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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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