Foum El Oued
Foum El Oued is a beach and point break near Dakhla that produces quality rights when NW swells arrive. The setup is similar to other spots in the region but often less crowded. A good option when conditions favor a more northerly swell direction.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Fly into Laayoune (EUN), then short road transfer to the Foum El Oued coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued is a beach break in Laayoune / Foum El Oued, Western Sahara, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued 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 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Foum El Oued?
An E wind is dead offshore at Foum El Oued, 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 Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Foum El Oued?
The most reliable run of swell at Foum El Oued comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
How cold is the water at Foum El Oued?
The water at Foum El Oued averages around 20°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Foum El Oued good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
How do I get to Foum El Oued?
The nearest airport on our list is EUN, then it's roughly a 40-minute drive. Fly into Laayoune (EUN), then short road transfer to the Foum El Oued coast.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
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