Club Med
Club Med breaks in front of the old Club Med resort on Ngor Island, producing heavy, hollow rights over a shallow reef. When pure N-NW swells arrive, the wave can barrel for 50 meters or more, drawing comparisons to more famous reef passes. The local crew is tight and the wave is unforgiving—know your limits before paddling out.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Club Med?
Club Med is a reef break in Ngor, Senegal, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Club Med?
Club Med picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. 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 Club Med?
An E wind is dead offshore at Club Med, and anything from the ENE round to the SE 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 Club Med?
Club Med is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Club Med?
The most reliable run of swell at Club Med comes Oct to Apr. There's a second window in May and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med.
How cold is the water at Club Med?
The water at Club Med averages around 22°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Club Med good for beginners?
Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
How do I get to Club Med?
The nearest airport on our list is DSS, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
What other surf spots are near Club Med?
The closest breaks we track are Secret Spot (Almadies) (0.9 km), N'Gor Left (0.9 km) and Vivier Right (1.3 km), handy when Club Med isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May, Sep
Winter NW swells. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Secret Spot (Almadies)
🤫 Not-so-secret • Below US Embassy • Consistent A-frame
N'Gor Left
⬅️ N'Gor's other side • Less crowded • Powerful when on
Vivier Right
➡️ Fast hollow right • Partner to Vivier Left • Tide-dependent
Vivier Left
⬅️ Quality left walls • Higher tide option • Dakar staple
N'Gor Right
🌍 West Africa's best • Warm & uncrowded • North Atlantic swells
Dakar Ouakam
🇸🇳 Senegal's showcase • West Africa awakening • Quality reef right