Ouakam
Dakar · Senegal
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
Heavy wave over a shallow reef, serious conditions. Best wind — NE/E (offshore).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 14.72, -17.499 |
FAQ
Is Ouakam good for beginners?
Ouakam is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Ouakam today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#dakar/ouakam. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Dakar
- Ngor Right — Right-hand reef over rocks, advanced surfers
- Ngor Left — Left-hand reef, intermediates
- Plage de Ngor — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- Secret Spot — Reef, left-hander and right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Plage du Virage — Beach break with rocks, beginners and intermediates
- Yoff — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Malika — Open beach break, beginners and intermediates