Pointe de l'Or
Pointe de l'Or (Golden Point) is named for the golden sunset light that bathes this quality right-hand point break near Dakhla. The wave offers long, workable walls in an utterly remote desert setting. When conditions align, this is one of the most scenic surf spots in Africa.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- 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 - 1.5m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Golden Point. Quality right hand point.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Golden Point. Quality right hand point.
Getting There
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