The Surf Window

N'Gor Right

Dakar, Senegal

Reef breakAdvanced

The most powerful wave at N'Gor Island off Dakar's coast, N'Gor Right is a world-class right-hand reef break accessible by a 5-minute pirogue (dugout canoe) ride and one of West Africa's finest waves.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

SE

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

December–February

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock reef

Shape

Powerful, hollow right, fast-breaking reef wave with excellent barrel potential on quality NW swells

Length

60–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Sharp reef, strong Atlantic swell, and challenging conditions require experience.

Hazards

  • •Sharp rock reef
  • •Strong current alongside the reef
  • •Pirogue access, negotiate with local boatmen on the beach

Local Tips

  • •N'Gor island has a handful of simple restaurants and an authentic West African beach village feel, it's a world away from Dakar's urban chaos, yet only minutes offshore.
  • •The combination of N'Gor Right and N'Gor Left makes the island the most complete surf destination in West Africa.

Location

Map showing the location of N'Gor Right in Dakar, Senegal

14.7557, -17.5158