N'Gor Right
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.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Can also take pirogue (local boat) from N'Gor Island.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
North Atlantic winter swells. Warm water alternative to Morocco.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
N'Gor Right
🎬 Endless Summer fame • West Africa icon • Pirogue adventure
N'Gor Left
⬅️ N'Gor's other side • Less crowded • Powerful when on
Secret Spot (Almadies)
🤫 Not-so-secret • Below US Embassy • Consistent A-frame
Club Med
🏨 Heavy hollow rights • Old resort landmark • Respect the locals
Vivier Right
➡️ Fast hollow right • Partner to Vivier Left • Tide-dependent
Vivier Left
⬅️ Quality left walls • Higher tide option • Dakar staple