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
- 2.0m
- 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 tide is best at Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued 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 Foum El Oued?
Offshore wind at Foum El Oued 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 Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued wants NW swell (280° to 350°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Foum El Oued?
The main season at Foum El Oued is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
How do I get to Foum El Oued?
Fly into EUN, then allow about 40 minutes by road. Fly into Laayoune (EUN), then short road transfer to the Foum El Oued coast.
What kind of wave is Foum El Oued?
Foum El Oued is a beach break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
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