Corniche Ouest Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (23 °C) warm too. Staying warm in the water won't be a problem in board-shorts, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Map of current Senegal Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Senegal Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Corniche Ouest. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Corniche Ouest sea water temperatures peak in the range 28 to 29°C (82 to 84°F) on around the 22nd of September and are at their minimum on about the 12th of March, in the range 19 to 23°C (66 to 73°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Corniche Ouest climb to their highest in the second half of September. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Corniche Ouest sea water temperatures are minimum in the second week of March. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Corniche Ouest can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Corniche Ouest. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.