
Surf Forecasts:
Corniche Ouest surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corniche Ouest this week:
The surf forecast for Corniche Ouest over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corniche Ouest in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 5th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corniche Ouest over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 15 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | 31 | 0 | 38 | 58 | 175 | 187 | 110 | 89 | 68 | 45 | 41 | 33 | 32 | 57 | 78 | 129 | 147 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:28AM1.02m | 3:28PM0.83m | 4:07AM1.03m | 5:08PM0.86m | 5:30AM1.10m | 6:18PM0.96m | 6:31AM1.20m | 7:09PM1.06m | 7:20AM1.28m | 7:51PM1.15m | 8:01AM1.32m | 8:28PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01AM0.33m | 9:11PM0.38m | 10:41AM0.32m | 10:45PM0.37m | 11:59AM0.25m | 11:58PM0.30m | 12:52PM0.16m | 00:53AM0.21m | 1:35PM0.09m | 1:39AM0.14m | 2:12PM0.04m | 2:20AM0.08m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 5 | N 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
500 | 401 | 169 | 542 | 454 | 356 | 263 | 142 | 160 | 45 | 85 | 82 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 78 | 129 | 147 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 |
160 | 266 | 296 | 62 | 57 | 54 | 56 | 78 | 69 | 165 | 26 | 18 | 33 | 39 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | NNW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
19 | 31 | 126 | 38 | 58 | 9 | 52 | 71 | 44 | 68 | 45 | 41 | 9 | 32 | 57 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | N 7 | N 4 | NE 2 | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 175 | 187 | 110 | 89 | — | — | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 57 | 78 | 38 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 630 | 38 | 622 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 622 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1180 | 9 | 0 | 622 | 649 |
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Information about the Corniche Ouest Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Corniche Ouest provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corniche Ouest can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corniche Ouest surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Corniche Ouest) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Corniche Ouest may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Corniche Ouest is 4 km (2 miles) from the very large city of Grand Dakar. If you plan a holiday in Senegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grand Dakar. Grand Dakar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










