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 January, Ouakam offers consistent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.4m and a strong period of 13.0s, producing well-formed, powerful waves. The majority of swells come from the NNW (49.63% in the 1-1.5m range and 25.96% in the 1.5-2m range), ensuring clean, organized sets. The NW direction also contributes occasional smaller waves, but the primary energy is from the NNW. Wind conditions are favorable for surfing 73% of the time, with ENE being the most frequent wind direction (27.71% at 10-20kph), which typically creates offshore or cross-offshore effects, grooming the waves nicely. Stronger winds (20-30kph) from the E and ENE occur but are less frequent. Overall, January delivers reliable, high-quality surf with good shape and minimal wind disruption, making it an excellent month for intermediate to advanced surfers.