Dakhla
Morocco · North Africa
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m NW
Wind: 20 km/h NNE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:37Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 19°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 10s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 19°C.
AI-generated summary for Dakhla. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Dakhla
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 5). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Dakhla.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Dakhla
Dakhla features a series of pristine right-hand point breaks situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert in southern Morocco. The geomorphology consists of sweeping sandy points extending into the Atlantic Ocean. These defined sandbanks perfectly intercept north-westerly groundswells, wrapping the energy into long, predictable right-hand walls. The region is defined by relentless north-easterly trade winds, which blow directly offshore here, providing immaculate face tension and preventing onshore chop. The waves break with moderate velocity over the uniform sandy bottom, frequently peeling for several hundred metres. The forgiving nature of the bathymetry and the consistent, manageable pace of the wave make Dakhla a premier destination for intermediate surfers. It provides an ideal canvas for extended carving manoeuvres, cutbacks, and longboarding, demanding significant leg endurance due to the sheer length of the rides and the consistent velocity of the wave.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 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.
What is the luck factor?
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 late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
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.
When is the best time to surf Dakhla?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.