Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 12
item list element: N'Gor Right
item list element: Dakar Ouakam
item list element: Vivier Right
item list element: Vivier Left
item list element: Secret Spot (Almadies)
item list element: Club Med
item list element: N'Gor Left
item list element: Yoff Beach
item list element: Virage
item list element: Cap Skirring
item list element: Yenne
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T03:16:11.967Z

N'Gor Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: N'Gor Right is West Africa's premier surf destination—a quality right-hand point break in Dakar, Senegal that catches the same North Atlantic swells as Morocco but with warmer water and far fewer crowds. The wave wraps around the headland near N'Gor Island, offering long, peeling rides with occasional barrel sections. Senegal's surf scene is still developing, meaning you can score world-class conditions with only a handful of locals in the water. Africa's overlooked gem.
disambiguating description: 🌍 West Africa's best • Warm & uncrowded • North Atlantic swells
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.755
  longitude: -17.518
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: North Atlantic winter swells. Warm water alternative to Morocco.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky reef. Currents on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 280
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Can also take pirogue (local boat) from N'Gor Island.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: North Atlantic winter swells. Warm water alternative to Morocco.

Dakar Ouakam
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ouakam is the flagship wave of Senegal's growing surf scene—a quality right-hand reef break on the volcanic Cap-Vert peninsula just outside the capital Dakar. When North Atlantic winter swells sweep down the African coast, this reef comes alive with long, workable walls and occasional barrel sections. N'Gor Right, accessible by pirogue (traditional fishing boat), offers additional world-class options nearby. Senegal represents surf exploration at its most genuine, with a welcoming local community and the sense of discovering something special. This is West African surfing's emerging frontier.
disambiguating description: 🇸🇳 Senegal's showcase • West Africa awakening • Quality reef right
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7256
  longitude: -17.4878
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cap-Vert Peninsula
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 310°
  description: Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: North Atlantic winter swells. October-April.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins, 👊 Localism
  description: Sharp volcanic reef. Respect local crew.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: West Africa surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 310
    workable range min: 280
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Just outside Dakar city. N'Gor Island nearby for more waves.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: North Atlantic winter swells. October-April.

N'Gor Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: N'Gor Right is West Africa's legendary wave—a consistent right-hand reef break on a small island just offshore from Dakar that Bruce Brown famously introduced to the world in The Endless Summer. More than fifty years later, N'Gor still delivers the same magic: crystal-clear water, 100-200 meter rides, and a vibe that combines African warmth with genuine surf adventure. A short pirogue ride deposits you on the island, where time moves at its own pace and the wave peels with remarkable consistency through the northern hemisphere winter. This is where surf exploration meets surf history.
disambiguating description: 🎬 Endless Summer fame • West Africa icon • Pirogue adventure
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.755
  longitude: -17.52
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: N'Gor Island
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Best October-March. NE trades offshore.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Volcanic reef. Wear booties. Some shark activity.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from DSS airport. Requires boat access ($5/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Endless Summer film, West Africa surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 280
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 5
    access notes: 15min from Dakar airport. Short pirogue ride to island.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Sep
    season explanation: Best October-March. NE trades offshore.

Vivier Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: Vivier Right is the partner wave to Vivier Left, breaking on the opposite side of the same reef. The right is faster and more hollow, working best at lower tides when the reef becomes shallower. It's a beautiful setup—you can surf the right in the morning when it's best, then switch to the left as the tide fills in.
disambiguating description: ➡️ Fast hollow right • Partner to Vivier Left • Tide-dependent
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7333
  longitude: -17.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 285°-345°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Left.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Beautiful shallow reef right. Short but quality when on.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 285
    workable range max: 345
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Partner to Vivier Left. Faster, friendlier on lower tide.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Left.

Vivier Left
type: TouristAttraction
description: Vivier Left is a quality reef break that works on higher tides when its partner Vivier Right becomes too shallow. The wave offers long, walling lefts with occasional barrel sections on the inside. It's one of the more consistent waves in the Dakar area and attracts a loyal local crew.
disambiguating description: ⬅️ Quality left walls • Higher tide option • Dakar staple
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7333
  longitude: -17.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 285°-345°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Right.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Partner to Vivier Right. High quality on higher tide.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 285
    workable range max: 345
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Partner to Vivier Right. High quality on higher tide.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Right.

Secret Spot (Almadies)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Secret Spot sits below the US Embassy on the Almadies Peninsula, Dakar's westernmost point. The wave is a consistent A-frame that offers both a right and a left option depending on the sandbank configuration. It's somewhat sheltered from the wind, making it a good option when other spots are blown out. The name is ironic—it's one of the most surfed spots in Dakar.
disambiguating description: 🤫 Not-so-secret • Below US Embassy • Consistent A-frame
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7417
  longitude: -17.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 285°-345°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Below US Embassy. Consistent.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Below US Embassy. Sheltered, consistent. Local favorite.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 285
    workable range max: 345
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Below US Embassy. Sheltered, consistent. Local favorite.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Below US Embassy. Consistent.

Club Med
type: TouristAttraction
description: Club Med breaks in front of the old Club Med resort on Ngor Island, producing heavy, hollow rights over a shallow reef. When pure N-NW swells arrive, the wave can barrel for 50 meters or more, drawing comparisons to more famous reef passes. The local crew is tight and the wave is unforgiving—know your limits before paddling out.
disambiguating description: 🏨 Heavy hollow rights • Old resort landmark • Respect the locals
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7417
  longitude: -17.525
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Ngor
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-20°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 20
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med.

N'Gor Left
type: TouristAttraction
description: N'Gor Left is the powerful counterpart to the famous N'Gor Right, breaking on the opposite side of Ngor Island. The left is less consistent than the right, requiring more north in the swell to really turn on, but when it does, it produces hollow, powerful barrels. It's often less crowded than the right, making it a good option for those willing to wait for the right conditions.
disambiguating description: ⬅️ N'Gor's other side • Less crowded • Powerful when on
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.75
  longitude: -17.525
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Powerful left less consistent than Right.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Powerful left less consistent than Right but quality when on.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Powerful left less consistent than Right but quality when on.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Powerful left less consistent than Right.

Yoff Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Yoff Beach is a friendly beach break in northern Dakar, popular with beginners and longboarders. The wave is a typical sand-bottom peak that works on a variety of conditions and tides. It's one of the most accessible spots in the area, with easy parking and multiple peaks to spread out the crowd.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Beginner-friendly • Multiple peaks • Easy access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7583
  longitude: -17.4583
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 300°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.

Virage
type: TouristAttraction
description: Virage is a fun, punchy beach break in northern Dakar known for its long, workable rights. The name means "turn" in French, and the wave delivers—plenty of opportunities for progressive surfing on the fast, hollow walls. A local favorite for its consistency and user-friendly nature.
disambiguating description: 🔄 Long workable rights • Punchy walls • Local favorite
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.7667
  longitude: -17.4667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Dakar
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter NW swells. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Fun spunky beach break with long rights.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 280
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fun spunky beach break with long rights.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW swells. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.

Cap Skirring
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cap Skirring is a beach resort area in southern Senegal's Casamance region, offering powerful beach break peaks along a beautiful stretch of coast. The area picks up SW swells during the wet season (April-October), offering a different swell window than the Dakar region. The vibe is relaxed, the water warm, and the waves often uncrowded.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Casamance beach resort • SW swell window • Uncrowded power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 12.35
  longitude: -16.7333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Casamance
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 230°-300°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote
  description: Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ZIG
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from ZIG airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 26
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 270
    workable range min: 230
    workable range max: 300
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 20
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ZIG
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.

Yenne
type: TouristAttraction
description: Yenne is a powerful beach break on the Petite Cote south of Dakar, offering fun, punchy waves for all levels. The beach picks up a mix of NW winter swells and W swells year-round, making it one of the more consistent options in the region. The fishing village atmosphere adds character to the surf experience.
disambiguating description: 🎣 Petite Cote power • Fishing village vibes • Year-round waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 14.64522
  longitude: -17.16337
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Petite Cote
  address country: Senegal
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 280°
  description: Works best with swells from 280° (W). Workable range: 240°-300°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Winter swells. Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DSS
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from DSS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 280
    workable range min: 240
    workable range max: 300
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 20
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DSS
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter swells. Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.