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.
Cap Skirring surf forecast
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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 tide is best at Cap Skirring?
The Cap Skirring profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Cap Skirring?
The Cap Skirring profile uses wind from NE (45°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 20° to 90°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Cap Skirring?
The Cap Skirring scoring profile favors swell from W (230° to 300°), a swell-height range of 1m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Cap Skirring?
The main season at Cap Skirring is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.
How do I get to Cap Skirring?
The spot profile lists ZIG as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
What kind of wave is Cap Skirring?
Cap Skirring is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.