Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou is Mauritania's second-largest city, a port town on a peninsula that catches Atlantic swells. The coastline offers various peaks and points that remain almost completely unexplored by surfers. The famous ship graveyard and remote location make this one of the world's most unusual surf destinations.
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Spot Details
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- 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°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Main coastal city. Various breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Nouadhibou?
Nouadhibou works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Nouadhibou?
Offshore wind at Nouadhibou blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Nouadhibou?
Nouadhibou wants NW swell (280° to 350°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Nouadhibou?
The main season at Nouadhibou is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter NW swells. Main coastal city. Various breaks.
How do I get to Nouadhibou?
Fly into NDB, then allow about 15 minutes by road. Main coastal city. Various breaks.
What kind of wave is Nouadhibou?
Nouadhibou is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Main coastal city. Various breaks.