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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
Today15
8
Poor
0.5m@11s
21km/h
Wed16
0
Poor
0.5m@10s
30km/h
Thu17
9
Poor
0.4m@11s
35km/h
Fri18
3
Poor
0.9m@11s
31km/h
Sat19
0
Poor
0.7m@10s
27km/h
Sun20
5
Poor
0.5m@12s
27km/h
Mon21
23
Poor
0.7m@13s
17km/h
Tue22
18
Poor
0.6m@12s
19km/h
Wed23
15
Poor
0.4m@16s
31km/h
Thu24
37
Poor
0.9m@15s
25km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 16 km/h · PM 27 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.0m)
Swell
0.5m
NNW(337°)
Score: 1/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 8/25
Wind
21km/h
NNE(24°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
24°C
0.0mm6%
First light 7:19amSunrise 7:49amSunset 8:07pmLast light 8:37pm
Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:30am–2:10pm · risingStrike window: 4:06–7:40pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
19g26
14g17
20g23
29g35
26g36
31g38
28g36
27g32
32g39
35g43
29g35
34g41
37g47
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30g39
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24g43
22g37
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27g33
34g43
tidem
2:48am1.7m
8:45am0.0m
3:07pm1.6m
9:06pm0.1m
3:19am1.5m
9:22am0.1m
3:42pm1.4m
9:38pm0.2m
3:58am1.3m
10:05am0.2m
4:24pm1.1m
10:13pm0.3m
4:43am1.1m
10:50am0.4m
5:30pm1.0m
5:55am1.1m
12:20pm0.5m
7:06pm0.9m
12:45am0.6m
7:50am1.0m
2:30pm0.5m
8:55pm1.0m
2:47am0.5m
9:23am1.2m
3:52pm0.4m
9:55pm1.1m
3:50am0.4m
10:12am1.4m
4:35pm0.3m
4:34am0.3m
10:50am1.6m
5:06pm0.2m
5:05am0.1m
11:24am1.7m
5:36pm0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:48 am
High tide - 1.66m
8:45 am
Low tide - 0.00m
3:07 pm
High tide - 1.60m
9:06 pm
Low tide - 0.10m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

8
Poor
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size1/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score22/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide+3
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 15
Adjusted Score8/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score8
🌊 Mostly in the 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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