Secret Spot
Dakar · Senegal
Reef, left-hander and right-handergood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Africa's westernmost point, catches almost any swell. Best wind — 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 | Reef, left-hander and right-hander |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 14.743, -17.526 |
FAQ
Is Secret Spot good for beginners?
Secret Spot is a spot for intermediates and 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 Secret Spot 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/secret-almadies. 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
- Ouakam — surf spot, 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