The Surf Window

Cap Blanc

Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Point breakAdvanced

The dramatic peninsula dividing Mauritania from Western Sahara, Cap Blanc hosts a powerful point break firing into the headland, remote, wild, and almost completely unsurfed even by West African standards.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

November–February

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Rock

Shape

Long, powerful wall, raw and unrefined

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The remoteness alone demands experience, the wave is powerful and help is hours away

Hazards

  • •No surf infrastructure or rescue
  • •Rocky bottom and rocky shoreline
  • •Restricted military zone, permits may be required

Local Tips

  • •Access from Nouadhibou, 30km south, requires local guidance and 4WD
  • •Coordinate with local fishermen who know the tides and currents

Location

Map showing the location of Cap Blanc in Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

20.8000, -17.0667