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Level 4/10

Virage

Dakar, Senegal

👥Crowded

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Virage is a fun, punchy beach break in northern Dakar known for its long, workable rights. The name means "turn" in French, and the wave delivers—plenty of opportunities for progressive surfing on the fast, hollow walls. A local favorite for its consistency and user-friendly nature.

Virage surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

0.9mNNW@12s

16km/h

0.9m@12s

16km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.8mNNW@13s

19km/h

0.8m@13s

19km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.1mNNW@12s

12km/h

1.1m@12s

12km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.1mN@10s

10km/h

1.1m@10s

10km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.0mNNW@11s

13km/h

1.0m@11s

13km/h

Tue10

Firing

1.7mNNW@15s

8km/h

1.7m@15s

8km/h

Wed11

Good

2.1mNNW@13s

10km/h

2.1m@13s

10km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.6mNNW@12s

17km/h

1.6m@12s

17km/h

Fri13

Good

1.6mNW@12s

14km/h

1.6m@12s

14km/h

Sat14

Fair

0.9mNW@11s

18km/h

0.9m@11s

18km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 15 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Tide at 5am (1.1m)

Swell

0.9m

NNW(338°)

Score: 13/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

16km/h

NNE(26°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

30°C

0.0mm9%

First light 6:36amSunrise 7:06amSunset 6:39pmLast light 7:09pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @12s NNW in window

Wind16 km/h NNE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:36–9:46am · droppingStrike window: 1:53–7:09pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

15g30

14g32

17g40

18g41

15g34

20g40

18g39

20g47

18g43

15g35

17g34

14g31

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2g15

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10g24

11g31

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13g26

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18g44

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12g31

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15g37

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13g27

16g36

20g46

20g48

19g47

tidem

5:30am1.1m

11:48am0.1m

6:08pm1.0m

6:19am1.1m

12:30pm0.1m

6:50pm1.1m

12:45am0.1m

7:02am1.1m

1:06pm0.1m

7:34pm1.1m

1:25am0.1m

7:40am1.1m

1:42pm0.0m

8:05pm1.2m

2:06am0.1m

8:20am1.1m

2:17pm0.0m

8:42pm1.1m

2:42am0.0m

8:53am1.0m

2:47pm0.0m

9:11pm1.1m

3:18am0.0m

9:30am0.9m

3:21pm0.0m

9:45pm1.1m

3:53am0.0m

10:00am0.9m

3:53pm0.0m

10:19pm1.0m

4:30am0.1m

10:36am0.8m

4:30pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:30 am

High · 1.06m

11:48 am

Low · 0.09m

6:08 pm

High · 0.97m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction12/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score51/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score44/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score44

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind16 km/h NNE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 280° - 350°
Size range: 0.8m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.3m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

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

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Fun spunky beach break with long rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Virage?

Virage is a beach break in Dakar, Senegal, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Virage?

Virage picks up swell from the W round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s 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 Virage?

An E wind is dead offshore at Virage, 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 Virage?

Virage 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 Virage?

The most reliable run of swell at Virage comes Oct to Apr. There's a second window in May and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.

How cold is the water at Virage?

The water at Virage 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 Virage good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.

How do I get to Virage?

The nearest airport on our list is DSS, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.

What other surf spots are near Virage?

The closest breaks we track are Yoff Beach (1.3 km), Dakar Ouakam (5.1 km) and N'Gor Right (5.7 km), handy when Virage isn't working. We track 7 spots around Dakar in total. Fun fact: it's the most northerly break we track in Senegal.