Cap Skirring
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Direction range
- 230° - 300°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Cap Skirring?
Cap Skirring is a beach break in Casamance, Senegal, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Cap Skirring?
Cap Skirring picks up swell from the SW round to the WNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the W. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Cap Skirring?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Cap Skirring, and anything from the NNE round to the E keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Cap Skirring?
Cap Skirring has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Cap Skirring?
The most reliable run of swell at Cap Skirring comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.
How cold is the water at Cap Skirring?
The water at Cap Skirring averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Cap Skirring good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
How do I get to Cap Skirring?
The nearest airport on our list is ZIG, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
What other surf spots are near Cap Skirring?
Fun fact: it's the most southerly break we track in Senegal.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.