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
Today14
52
Fair
1.1m@9s
5km/h
Sat15
58
Fair
1.2m@11s
11km/h
Sun16
55
Fair
1.3m@15s
10km/h
Mon17
37
Poor
1.4m@14s
12km/h
Tue18
44
Poor
1.4m@14s
8km/h
Wed19
52
Fair
1.3m@13s
3km/h
Thu20
44
Poor
1.3m@12s
12km/h
Fri21
40
Poor
1.4m@10s
14km/h
Sat22
37
Poor
2.0m@9s
13km/h
Sun23
46
Fair
1.7m@9s
12km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 5 km/h
Swell
1.1m
N(349°)
Score: 12/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
5km/h
NNE(12°)
Score: 23/25
Weather
29°C
0.2mm86%
First light 6:25amSunrise 6:55amSunset 7:33pmLast light 8:03pm
Secondary0.6mConfidence
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: 6:25am–1:51pm · through highStrike window: 5:52–8:03pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m
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3g13
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4g31
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tidem
3:05am0.0m
9:37am1.4m
3:46pm0.0m
9:58pm1.2m
3:45am0.0m
10:18am1.4m
4:22pm0.0m
4:22am0.0m
10:54am1.3m
5:00pm0.1m
5:07am0.1m
11:25am1.2m
5:35pm0.1m
5:50am0.2m
12:06pm1.1m
6:15pm0.2m
6:36am0.2m
12:50pm0.9m
7:00pm0.3m
1:07am0.9m
7:30am0.3m
1:30pm0.8m
7:52pm0.3m
2:18am0.8m
8:42am0.3m
2:50pm0.7m
8:55pm0.3m
3:50am0.8m
10:15am0.4m
4:45pm0.7m
10:30pm0.4m
5:30am0.8m
11:42am0.4m
5:54pm0.8m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:05 am
Low tide - 0.02m
9:37 am
High tide - 1.43m
3:46 pm
Low tide - 0.00m
9:58 pm
High tide - 1.18m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

52
Fair
Components
Swell Direction8/25
Swell Size12/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind23/25
Raw Score51/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-4
Adjusted Score52/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score52
🌊 Optimal 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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