Reef
right
Level 6/10

Lassarga

Dakhla, Western Sahara
🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

Lassarga was discovered in 2015 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the best waves in the Dakhla region. The reef break produces complete, generous rights that offer multiple sections and the occasional barrel. The remote location keeps crowds minimal, and the consistent wind patterns mean it's often offshore.

Lassarga surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today19
5
Poor
0.8m@10s
23km/h
Sun20
18
Poor
0.6m@12s
23km/h
Mon21
15
Poor
0.5m@13s
26km/h
Tue22
18
Poor
0.6m@12s
25km/h
Wed23
15
Poor
0.5m@15s
24km/h
Thu24
30
Poor
0.7m@14s
15km/h
Fri25
20
Poor
0.8m@12s
20km/h
Sat26
0
Poor
0.6m@9s
30km/h
Sun27
17
Poor
0.6m@12s
28km/h
Mon28
30
Poor
0.7m@14s
28km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 22 km/h · PM 25 km/h · Tide at 6am (1.4m)
Swell
0.8m
NNW(340°)
Score: 2/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 6/25
Wind
23km/h
NNE(21°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
21°C
0.0mm0%
First light 7:21amSunrise 7:51amSunset 8:03pmLast light 8:33pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
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: 7:21am–8:33pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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°C
21°
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2m1.0
sec
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swell
windkm/h
21g26
24g29
22g28
23g30
27g32
24g30
22g27
20g24
25g30
27g34
27g34
24g29
25g30
27g33
31g40
27g33
21g30
24g29
26g32
32g40
26g39
14g31
21g30
30g36
33g39
24g32
16g28
5g19
15g28
18g27
15g27
22g27
17g27
21g29
28g32
25g39
29g36
30g37
32g39
34g42
37g47
30g46
23g46
24g42
28g37
29g37
28g37
27g36
28g36
30g37
tidem
6:00am1.4m
12:30pm0.8m
7:06pm1.2m
12:54am0.9m
8:00am1.4m
2:30pm0.8m
8:47pm1.3m
2:50am0.8m
9:18am1.5m
3:47pm0.7m
9:51pm1.4m
3:50am0.7m
10:10am1.7m
4:30pm0.6m
4:34am0.6m
10:50am1.8m
5:05pm0.5m
5:08am0.5m
11:24am2.0m
5:33pm0.3m
5:38am0.4m
11:55am2.2m
6:03pm0.2m
6:10am0.3m
12:25pm2.2m
6:34pm0.1m
12:46am2.1m
6:43am0.1m
12:58pm2.2m
7:06pm0.0m
1:18am2.1m
7:16am0.0m
1:36pm2.2m
7:39pm0.1m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:00 am
High tide - 1.38m
12:30 pm
Low tide - 0.85m
7:06 pm
High tide - 1.24m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

5
Poor
Components
Swell Direction11/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score20/100
Adjustments
Wind History-3
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide+5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score5/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score5
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (315°)
Direction range
280° - 350°
Size range
1.2m - 3m
Ideal size
2m - 2.6m
Height multiplier
0.92×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Lassarga?

The Lassarga profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Lassarga?

The Lassarga profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 130°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Lassarga?

The Lassarga scoring profile favors swell from NW (280° to 350°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Lassarga?

The main season at Lassarga is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter NW swells. Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.

How do I get to Lassarga?

The spot profile lists VIL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 50 minutes. Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.

What kind of wave is Lassarga?

Lassarga is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

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

Secondary: Apr, Sep

Winter NW swells. Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.

Getting There

Airport
VIL
Drive time
50 min
Data quality
verified

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