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.

November at Ouakam delivers solid surf conditions, with a dominant swell direction from the NNW and NW, producing consistent waves in the 1-2.5m range. The average swell height of 1.4m and a strong period of 12.9s ensure well-formed, powerful waves, with the majority (55.3%) falling in the 1-1.5m range and a significant portion (27.97%) reaching 1.5-2m—ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions are highly favorable, with 80% of days offering optimal offshore or light cross-shore breezes, primarily from the NE to ENE at 10-20kph. Occasional stronger winds (20-30kph) from the NE and E may briefly impact the lineup, but overall, November is a reliable month for quality surf, combining clean conditions with consistent, mid-sized swells.