Assinie - surf spot statistics

Assinie in the Ivory Coast offers consistent swell throughout the year with ground swell dominating most months, peaking from April to August where it accounts for over 90% of the swell. Mean swell size increases during this period, reaching its highest in June and July at 1.6m—ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. However, wind conditions are generally poor, with favorable winds occurring less than 10% of the time across all months. The worst winds are seen from March to September, particularly in August, when bad wind conditions are virtually guaranteed. December and January present slightly better wind conditions (7% favorable), though still challenging. For surfers prioritizing wave consistency and size, May to July offers the most reliable ground swells, but expect strong onshore winds. If wind is a critical factor, December and January provide marginal improvements, albeit with slightly smaller waves (1.0m). Overall, Assinie is best suited for those comfortable with less-than-ideal wind conditions, as swell is reliable year-round.

In January, Assinie, Ivory Coast, offers surfable conditions primarily from the S and SSW directions, with the majority of waves falling between 0.5m and 1.5m. The average swell height is 1.0m, paired with a solid 12.3s period, indicating well-spaced, clean waves when conditions align. However, wind is often a limiting factor—only 7% of the time is it ideal for surfing (light offshore or sideshore winds). The dominant winds come from the SW to WSW, often blowing at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or less-than-ideal conditions. While smaller, rideable waves are frequent (50.71% of waves are 0.5-1m from the S), larger swells (1.5m+) are rare (1.01% from SSW). For surfers, patience and timing are key, as the best sessions will rely on wind luck and infrequent larger swells.