Oumlaabour
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.
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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
- 0.90×
- 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 kind of wave is Oumlaabour?
Oumlaabour is a point break in Dakhla, Western Sahara, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Oumlaabour?
Oumlaabour 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 Oumlaabour?
An E wind is dead offshore at Oumlaabour, 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 Oumlaabour?
Oumlaabour has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Oumlaabour?
The most reliable run of swell at Oumlaabour comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
How cold is the water at Oumlaabour?
The water at Oumlaabour 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 Oumlaabour 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). Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
How do I get to Oumlaabour?
The nearest airport on our list is VIL, then it's roughly a 55-minute drive. Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
What other surf spots are near Oumlaabour?
The closest breaks we track are Westpoint (Dakhla) (2.5 km), La Corniche (Dakhla) (6.9 km) and Lassarga (11 km), handy when Oumlaabour isn't working. We track 7 spots around Dakhla in total.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
Getting There
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