Dead Zone Surf Break

Dead Zone Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 44.52° N 1.26° W

Issued: 1 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dead Zone sea temperature is
22.7° C

4.6°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (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 Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
3
2
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
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
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
12
0.7
WNW
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
152
199
679
647
671
393
291
163
125
49
65
75
61
72
123
216
221
212
250
245
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
25
NNW
15
NE
15
E
15
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
25
N
20
NE
15
NNE
30
NNW
10
NE
5
N
15
NW
5
N
5
SW
20
NNW
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:58PM3.44m
3:24AM3.57m
3:51PM3.67m
4:19AM3.73m
4:42PM3.86m
5:12AM3.82m
5:32PM4.00m
6:04AM3.84m
6:23PM4.06m
6:56AM3.78m
7:14PM4.04m
7:47AM3.65m
8:06PM3.93m
Low Tide
8:33AM0.56m
9:00PM0.51m
9:28AM0.40m
9:55PM0.28m
10:20AM0.27m
10:48PM0.09m
11:10AM0.18m
11:40PM-0.03m
12:00PM0.16m
00:32AM-0.05m
12:49PM0.20m
1:24AM0.03m
1:38PM0.30m
2:16AM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:49
9:50
9:50
9:51
9:51
9:52
9:52
 mm
Temp °C
17
19
23
25
33
33
26
32
31
24
27
29
22
24
25
23
27
28
30
32
32
Feels °C
17
14
21
23
29
28
24
27
25
21
23
24
20
20
21
22
23
24
28
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.7
N
4
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
WNW
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
129
152
199
679
647
671
393
291
163
125
41
19
75
61
57
123
216
221
212
250
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.5
W
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
N
4
0.2
NNW
8
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
8
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
24
11
18
49
65
6
6
72
35
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.2
W
12
0.3
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
Energy kJ
9
11
13
3
15
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.8
N
4
0.9
N
5
1
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.4
SW
4
0.2
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
4
3
2
11
24
40
40
3
7
3
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
167
0
0
1
0
0
123
34
0
221
0
0
438
0
7
155
0
0
72
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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