Strike Mission
Beach
both
Level 3/10

Yoff Beach

Dakar, Senegal
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Yoff Beach is a friendly beach break in northern Dakar, popular with beginners and longboarders. The wave is a typical sand-bottom peak that works on a variety of conditions and tides. It's one of the most accessible spots in the area, with easy parking and multiple peaks to spread out the crowd.

10-Day Forecast
Today6
14
Poor
0.9m@8s
7km/h
Fri7
18
Poor
0.9m@9s
14km/h
Sat8
49
Fair
0.9m@10s
10km/h
Sun9
5
Poor
0.9m@7s
16km/h
Mon10
15
Poor
1.1m@8s
15km/h
Tue11
40
Poor
1.5m@9s
13km/h
Wed12
42
Poor
1.4m@9s
10km/h
Thu13
24
Poor
1.1m@10s
15km/h
Fri14
50
Fair
1.1m@8s
6km/h
Sat15
44
Poor
1.3m@8s
8km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 10 km/h
Swell
0.9m
SW(228°)
Score: 9/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 6/25
Wind
7km/h
NNW(333°)
Score: 17/25
Weather
27°C
0.3mm90%
First light 6:23amSunrise 6:53amSunset 7:36pmLast light 8:06pm
Secondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:23–6:53am · droppingStrike window: 8:06am–7:00pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
6g17
5g16
6g21
12g33
9g22
12g23
16g37
13g39
14g34
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8g16
7g19
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2g30
4g26
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tidem
1:19am1.0m
7:30am0.3m
1:42pm1.0m
8:03pm0.3m
2:30am0.9m
8:37am0.3m
2:55pm0.9m
9:10pm0.3m
3:45am0.9m
10:00am0.3m
4:21pm0.9m
10:22pm0.3m
5:07am1.0m
11:30am0.3m
5:50pm0.9m
6:18am1.1m
12:43pm0.2m
6:50pm1.0m
12:42am0.2m
7:16am1.3m
1:36pm0.1m
7:48pm1.1m
1:38am0.1m
8:08am1.4m
2:25pm0.1m
8:34pm1.1m
2:19am0.0m
8:54am1.4m
3:07pm0.0m
9:18pm1.2m
3:03am0.0m
9:36am1.4m
3:46pm0.0m
9:58pm1.2m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:19 am
High tide - 1.00m
7:30 am
Low tide - 0.28m
1:42 pm
High tide - 0.99m
8:03 pm
Low tide - 0.25m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

14
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size9/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind17/25
Raw Score32/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+3
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-7
Adjusted Score14/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score14
🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (315°)
Direction range
300° - 350°
Size range
0.8m - 2m
Ideal size
1.6m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 2m

Water temp

22°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Yoff Beach?

Offshore wind at Yoff Beach blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach wants NW swell (300° to 350°) between 0.8m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Yoff Beach?

The main season at Yoff Beach is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May, Sep. Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.

How do I get to Yoff Beach?

Fly into DSS, then allow about 15 minutes by road. North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.

What kind of wave is Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Secondary: May, Sep

Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.

Getting There

Airport
DSS
Drive time
15 min
Data quality
verified

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