Untouchables
Untouchables is a remote quality right-hander in the Dakhla wilderness. The name reflects its isolation - reaching it requires a 4x4 and commitment. Those who make the journey are rewarded with empty perfect waves.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 330°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Remote quality right handle. 4x4 essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Untouchables?
Untouchables is a point break in Dakhla, Western Sahara, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Untouchables?
Untouchables picks up swell from the W round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. 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 Untouchables?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Untouchables, and anything from the N round to the E 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 Untouchables?
Untouchables is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Untouchables?
The most reliable run of swell at Untouchables comes Oct to Mar. Remote quality right handle. NE winds.
How cold is the water at Untouchables?
The water at Untouchables averages around 19°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 Untouchables good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Very remote. 4x4 essential.
How do I get to Untouchables?
The nearest airport on our list is VIL, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Remote quality right handle. 4x4 essential.
What other surf spots are near Untouchables?
The closest breaks we track are Patos (12 km) and La Corniche (Dakhla) (58 km), handy when Untouchables isn't working. We track 7 spots around Dakhla in total.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Remote quality right handle. NE winds.
Getting There
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