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Level 3/10

Yoff Beach

Dakar, Senegal

👥Crowded

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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.

Yoff Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Good

1.3mNNW@12s

11km/h

1.3m@12s

11km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.8mNNW@12s

17km/h

0.8m@12s

17km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.0mNNW@13s

16km/h

1.0m@13s

16km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.0mN@12s

15km/h

1.0m@12s

15km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.3mN@8s

11km/h

1.3m@8s

11km/h

Mon9

Good

0.9mNNW@12s

12km/h

0.9m@12s

12km/h

Tue10

Firing

1.7mNW@15s

8km/h

1.7m@15s

8km/h

Wed11

Fair

2.0mNNW@13s

13km/h

2.0m@13s

13km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.8mNW@12s

17km/h

1.8m@12s

17km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.0mNW@11s

18km/h

1.0m@11s

18km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 10 km/h

Swell

1.3m

NNW(332°)

Score: 25/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

11km/h

NNE(26°)

Score: 11/25

Weather

29°C

0.0mm68%

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

Windswell

0.2m@2s

Secondary

0.5m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @12s NNW in window

Wind11 km/h NNE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:36–9:05am · droppingStrike window: 12:51–7:09pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

12s

13s

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15s

13s

12s

11s

swell

windkm/h

11g25

15g35

8g32

6g20

14g30

15g27

15g34

18g43

20g46

14g37

17g34

16g35

16g40

15g36

12g32

15g27

14g31

17g40

16g40

12g39

11g25

12g27

16g40

11g40

7g31

11g19

12g26

19g45

9g45

11g27

7g18

7g21

8g25

9g31

11g35

8g19

11g27

15g37

16g41

16g32

17g38

18g45

18g46

17g45

17g35

17g39

18g43

19g45

20g47

tidem

4:35am1.0m

10:56am0.1m

5:16pm0.9m

5:30am1.1m

11:48am0.1m

6:08pm1.0m

6:20am1.1m

12:30pm0.1m

6:50pm1.1m

12:42am0.1m

7:02am1.1m

1:06pm0.1m

7:30pm1.1m

1:25am0.1m

7:40am1.1m

1:43pm0.1m

8:06pm1.2m

2:08am0.1m

8:24am1.1m

2:14pm0.0m

8:39pm1.1m

2:43am0.0m

8:55am1.0m

2:47pm0.0m

9:11pm1.1m

3:18am0.0m

9:25am1.0m

3:18pm0.0m

9:45pm1.1m

3:53am0.0m

9:57am0.9m

3:53pm0.0m

10:19pm1.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:35 am

High · 1.03m

10:56 am

Low · 0.14m

5:16 pm

High · 0.88m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind11/25

Raw Score75/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score73/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score73

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @12s NNW in window

Wind11 km/h NNE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 300° - 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: 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 kind of wave is Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach is a beach break in Dakar, Senegal, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach picks up swell from the WNW 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 Yoff Beach?

An E wind is dead offshore at Yoff Beach, 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 Yoff Beach?

Yoff Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.

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

The most reliable run of swell at Yoff Beach comes Oct to Apr. There's a second window in May and Sep too. Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.

How cold is the water at Yoff Beach?

The water at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.

How do I get to Yoff Beach?

The nearest airport on our list is DSS, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.

What other surf spots are near Yoff Beach?

The closest breaks we track are Virage (1.3 km), Dakar Ouakam (4.8 km) and N'Gor Right (6.4 km), handy when Yoff Beach isn't working. We track 7 spots around Dakar in total. Fun fact: it's the second most northerly break we track in Senegal.