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Level 5/10

Secret Spot (Almadies)

Dakar, Senegal

🪸Sharp reef

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Secret Spot sits below the US Embassy on the Almadies Peninsula, Dakar's westernmost point. The wave is a consistent A-frame that offers both a right and a left option depending on the sandbank configuration. It's somewhat sheltered from the wind, making it a good option when other spots are blown out. The name is ironic—it's one of the most surfed spots in Dakar.

10-Day Forecast

Today6

Poor

0.9mSSW@8s

8km/h

0.9m@8s

8km/h

Fri7

Poor

0.9mWNW@10s

16km/h

0.9m@10s

16km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.0mSSW@11s

11km/h

1.0m@11s

11km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.9mNNW@8s

18km/h

0.9m@8s

18km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.1mN@8s

17km/h

1.1m@8s

17km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.4mN@9s

15km/h

1.4m@9s

15km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.3mN@9s

11km/h

1.3m@9s

11km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.0mNNW@9s

16km/h

1.0m@9s

16km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.0mNNW@8s

9km/h

1.0m@8s

9km/h

Sat15

Poor

1.2mNNW@8s

8km/h

1.2m@8s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

Find Flights

Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 11 km/h · Low tide at 7am (0.3m)

Swell

0.9m

SSW(197°)

Score: 5/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

8km/h

NNW(335°)

Score: 14/25

Weather

28°C

0.4mm90%

First light 6:24amSunrise 6:54amSunset 7:37pmLast light 8:07pm

Secondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:24am–7:00pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

7g14

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8g22

10g25

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tidem

1:18am1.0m

7:30am0.3m

1:36pm1.0m

8:00pm0.3m

2:22am1.0m

8:30am0.3m

2:47pm0.9m

9:07pm0.3m

3:38am1.0m

9:55am0.3m

4:20pm0.9m

10:22pm0.3m

5:07am1.0m

11:30am0.3m

5:43pm0.9m

6:18am1.1m

12:36pm0.2m

6:51pm1.0m

12:36am0.2m

7:12am1.3m

1:35pm0.1m

7:43pm1.1m

1:34am0.1m

8:04am1.4m

2:22pm0.1m

8:30pm1.2m

2:21am0.1m

8:51am1.4m

3:05pm0.0m

9:15pm1.2m

3:01am0.0m

9:33am1.5m

3:42pm0.0m

9:54pm1.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:18 am

High tide - 1.00m

7:30 am

Low tide - 0.29m

1:36 pm

High tide - 1.00m

8:00 pm

Low tide - 0.25m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size5/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind14/25

Raw Score21/100

Adjustments

Wind History-4

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-3

⚠️ Weak Component-10

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 64

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 285° - 345°
Size range: 1m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

22°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Below US Embassy. Sheltered, consistent. Local favorite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Secret Spot (Almadies)?

Secret Spot (Almadies) works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Secret Spot (Almadies)?

Offshore wind at Secret Spot (Almadies) blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Secret Spot (Almadies)?

Secret Spot (Almadies) wants NW swell (285° to 345°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Secret Spot (Almadies)?

The main season at Secret Spot (Almadies) is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May, Sep. Winter NW swells. Below US Embassy. Consistent.