Foum El Oued
Foum El Oued is a beach and point break near Dakhla that produces quality rights when NW swells arrive. The setup is similar to other spots in the region but often less crowded. A good option when conditions favor a more northerly swell direction.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
Getting There
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