Ouakam - surf spot statistics

Ouakam, Senegal, is a consistent surf spot with favorable conditions for much of the year, particularly from November to April. During these months, ground swell dominates, providing clean, powerful waves with an average size of 1.4m to 1.6m. November and December stand out as the best months, with ground swell occurring over 80% of the time and good wind conditions around 77-80%. January and February also offer excellent surf, with ground swell frequencies around 70-77% and reliable offshore winds in 70-73% of cases. March and April remain solid but see a slight drop in ground swell dominance (55-71%) and slightly less favorable wind conditions (62-69%), though waves remain consistent. From May onward, conditions decline significantly. May marks the transition, with wind swell taking over (78%) and good wind days becoming rare (34%). June through September are the least favorable months, characterized by choppy wind swell (over 87% of the time), poor wind conditions (below 20% good winds), and smaller waves (1.1m-1.2m). October brings some improvement, with ground swell returning to 61% and moderate wind conditions (45% good winds), but it’s not yet at peak season quality. For the best experience, surfers should target November to February for powerful, clean waves with minimal wind interference.

In February, Ouakam offers consistently surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a strong period of 12.7s, ensuring well-formed and powerful waves. The swell is predominantly from the NNW (85.65%) and NW (5.51%), with the majority of waves falling in the 1-2.5m range—ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Notably, 41.28% of NNW swells are in the 1.5-2m range, while 14.32% reach 2-2.5m, providing occasional punchy sets. Winds are favorable 70% of the time, primarily light to moderate (0-20kph) from ENE, E, and NE, ensuring clean or slightly textured conditions. Stronger winds (20-40kph) from E/ENE occur ~17% of the time but are often offshore or cross-shore for this break. Rare onshore SSW winds (0.38%) may cause chop, but overall, February delivers reliable, high-quality waves with excellent wind alignment for surfing. *Note: The reference to spot orientation (224°) was excluded per your request, but the assessment implicitly accounts for it in the wind/swell interaction analysis.*