The Surf Window

Cap Skirring

Ziguinchor, Senegal

Beach breakIntermediate

A beautiful, remote beach resort near the Guinea-Bissau border in Casamance, Cap Skirring delivers consistent Atlantic beach break waves in one of West Africa's most pristine and least-visited coastal settings.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

July–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Long, rolling beach break peaks, more power than Saly

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: More exposed than Saly with punchy, honest beach break peaks that require solid pop-ups and paddling fitness

Hazards

  • •Remote from medical care, Ziguinchor is 75km away
  • •Rips on bigger swells
  • •Security considerations in Casamance region, check current travel advice

Local Tips

  • •Club Med and several smaller guesthouses operate here, book ahead in peak season
  • •The beach is one of West Africa's longest and most beautiful, worth visiting for the scenery alone

Location

Map showing the location of Cap Skirring in Ziguinchor, Senegal

12.3885, -16.7385