Yoff Beach - surf spot statistics

Yoff Beach in Senegal offers consistent surf year-round, but the best conditions for experienced surfers typically occur between November and March when ground swells dominate (77-84% frequency) with minimal wind interference. During these months, the swell is clean and powerful, averaging 1.4-1.6m, though strong onshore winds (bad wind conditions at 88-99%) can make sessions challenging, especially in December and January. From April to September, wind swells become more prevalent (45-92%), but the trade-off is improved wind conditions (23-64% good winds), particularly from June to September when offshore winds peak. However, wave quality diminishes with smaller (1.1-1.4m), less consistent swells. May through August sees the highest likelihood of rideable days due to manageable winds, though the surf tends to be messier with a higher proportion of wind swells. October marks a transition back to ground swells (61%) but retains moderate wind interference. For the cleanest, most powerful waves, November to February is prime despite the wind challenges, while mid-year offers more frequent but generally weaker conditions. Advanced surfers may prefer winter swells for size and consistency, while intermediates might favor the calmer, if less powerful, summer months.

December at Yoff Beach brings consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.4m and a solid period of 13.1s, indicating powerful, well-formed waves. The dominant swell directions are NNW (51.55% of waves in the 1-1.5m range, 28.27% at 1.5-2m) and NW (3.58% at 1-1.5m, 2.29% at 1.5-2m), delivering clean, long-period groundswells ideal for surfing. However, wind conditions are less favorable, with ENE (34.21% at 10-20kph) and NE (15.26% at 10-20kph) being the most frequent directions, often creating onshore or cross-shore breezes that can chop up the surf. Only 1% of winds align perfectly for clean conditions. Expect surfable waves most days, but the wind will frequently challenge quality, requiring patience for the rare glassy sessions. Intermediate to advanced surfers will find the most success, as the powerful swells demand solid wave-reading skills.