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Dakhla is a remote point break setup in Western Sahara/Morocco, on a long lagoon peninsula extending into the Atlantic. Multiple point and reef breaks exist along the exposed outer coast, producing long, peeling waves with warm water and consistent swell. The lagoon side is flat water for kitesurfing. The ocean side faces west and catches uninterrupted Atlantic swell. Remote, uncrowded, and increasingly popular as a surf destination.
Picks up west and north-westerly Atlantic swell. Trade winds (north-easterly) are cross-offshore for the west-facing coast. Works on mid to high tide for most reef breaks. Consistent year-round with the best swells October through March. The 3-6ft range is ideal. The exposed position means it rarely goes flat.
Multiple points and reefs along the coast. The main breaks are accessed via 4x4 tracks from the road. Each point has its own character. Local guides or camp operators can direct you to the best spot for the day's conditions.
Remote location with no emergency services nearby. Rocky reef. Urchins. Strong currents along the coast. Isolation means help is far away. Travel in groups. The saharan heat can cause dehydration; bring plenty of water.
4x4 vehicles are often needed for the tracks to the outer coast breaks. Several surf camps operate and provide transport. The infrastructure is growing but remains basic.
Very uncrowded. The remoteness of Dakhla (a long drive or flight from anywhere) limits numbers. You might share a point with 5-10 people at most. Outside of the main camps, empty lineups are common.
Dakhla is a genuine adventure surf destination. The camps (some luxury, some basic) handle logistics. Bring sunscreen, water, and respect for the environment. The lagoon is world-class for kitesurfing on rest days. The isolation is part of the appeal. Book with a reputable camp for first visits.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
How busy each week is based on school holiday overlap from feeder markets.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
Last 29 days of logged conditions.
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Create Profile →Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Dakhla. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical mid-June.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Dakhla is the week of 16 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Next to nothing in the water. Check back tomorrow. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Strong offshore, clean but tough to paddle into. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: rocks exposed at low tide, and jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
Reduced water clarity: ~2m visibility
Elevated phytoplankton detected, possible algal bloom
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Dakhla