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Level 6/10

Untouchables

Dakhla, Western Sahara
🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access
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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.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
10
Poor
2.0m@10s
16km/h
Thu6
10
Poor
2.0m@9s
14km/h
Fri7
7
Poor
1.5m@10s
25km/h
Sat8
2
Poor
0.8m@10s
33km/h
Sun9
4
Poor
0.5m@10s
36km/h
Mon10
23
Poor
0.6m@12s
35km/h
Tue11
30
Poor
0.6m@13s
34km/h
Wed12
9
Poor
0.6m@11s
35km/h
Thu13
17
Poor
1.0m@11s
31km/h
Fri14
38
Poor
1.8m@15s
21km/h
Groomed 5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 15 km/h · PM 24 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.7m)
Swell
2.0m
N(4°)
Score: 23/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 6/25
Wind
16km/h
N(356°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm2%
First light 7:06amSunrise 7:36amSunset 8:44pmLast light 9:14pm
Windswell0.7m@3sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:06–9:17am · droppingStrike window: 11:40am–2:40pm · risingStrike window: 6:56–9:14pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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tidem
4:30am1.7m
10:30am0.7m
4:48pm1.8m
5:30am1.6m
11:24am0.7m
5:54pm1.6m
6:42am1.5m
1:00pm0.7m
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8:13am1.4m
2:46pm0.6m
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3:15am0.5m
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4:00pm0.4m
10:14pm1.5m
4:21am0.4m
10:39am1.7m
5:03pm0.3m
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11:27am1.9m
5:52pm0.1m
6:00am0.2m
12:12pm2.0m
6:35pm0.0m
12:41am1.8m
6:40am0.1m
12:55pm2.1m
7:16pm0.0m
1:21am1.9m
7:17am0.1m
1:36pm2.2m
7:56pm0.1m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

4:30 am
High tide - 1.72m
10:30 am
Low tide - 0.65m
4:48 pm
High tide - 1.77m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

10
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size23/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score30/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-15
Adjusted Score10/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score10

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (300°)
Direction range
270° - 330°
Size range
1m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
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 tide is best at Untouchables?

Untouchables works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Untouchables?

Offshore wind at Untouchables blows from the NE (45°). Anything in the 0° to 90° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Untouchables?

Untouchables wants WNW swell (270° to 330°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Untouchables?

The main season at Untouchables is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Remote quality right handle. NE winds.

How do I get to Untouchables?

Fly into VIL, then allow about 90 minutes by road. Remote quality right handle. 4x4 essential.

What kind of wave is Untouchables?

Untouchables is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Remote quality right handle. NE winds.

Getting There

Airport
VIL
Drive time
90 min
Data quality
community

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