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Oumlaabour

Dakhla, Western Sahara

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Oumlaabour is a consistent left point break on the Western Sahara coast, picking up swell that misses more sheltered spots. The wave offers long, workable walls in a stark desert environment. When the wind cooperates, it's one of the most consistent options in the Dakhla area.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.0mN@12s

35km/h

1.0m@12s

35km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.5mN@9s

12km/h

1.5m@9s

12km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.0mN@10s

31km/h

1.0m@10s

31km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.5mNNW@10s

38km/h

0.5m@10s

38km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.4mNNW@10s

40km/h

0.4m@10s

40km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.4mNNW@11s

41km/h

0.4m@11s

41km/h

Tue11

Poor

0.4mNNW@14s

40km/h

0.4m@14s

40km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.4mNNW@11s

41km/h

0.4m@11s

41km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.5mNW@10s

40km/h

0.5m@10s

40km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.2mN@16s

32km/h

1.2m@16s

32km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 39 km/h · PM 36 km/h

Swell

1.0m

N(353°)

Score: 8/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

35km/h

NNE(21°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

23°C

0.0mm2%

First light 7:05amSunrise 7:35amSunset 8:44pmLast light 9:14pm

Windswell1.3m@5sSecondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:05am–2:34pm · through lowStrike window: 7:33–9:14pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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swell

windkm/h

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tidem

4:46am1.8m

10:47am0.7m

5:05pm1.9m

5:43am1.7m

11:40am0.8m

6:05pm1.8m

6:57am1.6m

1:10pm0.8m

7:35pm1.6m

1:57am0.7m

8:24am1.6m

2:55pm0.7m

9:10pm1.5m

3:25am0.6m

9:48am1.6m

4:16pm0.5m

10:26pm1.6m

4:34am0.5m

10:51am1.8m

5:14pm0.3m

5:26am0.3m

11:40am2.1m

6:05pm0.1m

6:11am0.2m

12:27pm2.2m

6:48pm0.0m

12:54am2.0m

6:54am0.1m

1:10pm2.3m

7:30pm0.0m

1:34am2.1m

7:30am0.1m

1:50pm2.4m

8:08pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:46 am

High tide - 1.81m

10:47 am

Low tide - 0.68m

5:05 pm

High tide - 1.90m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction7/25

Swell Size8/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score29/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-17

🌊💨 Windswell-7

🌊 Tide+3

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 280° - 350°
Size range: 1m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Oumlaabour?

Oumlaabour works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Oumlaabour?

Offshore wind at Oumlaabour 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 Oumlaabour?

Oumlaabour 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 Oumlaabour?

The main season at Oumlaabour is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter NW swells. Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.