
Surf Forecasts:
Ngor Lefts surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SW swell with 442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ngor Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Ngor Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ngor Lefts in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ngor Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's break down the next 16 days for Ngor Lefts, our advanced reef break on the West African coast.
The forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of average to poor conditions, with a few very short windows where things might clean up. The biggest issue is that the swell is small and the wind is mostly in the wrong quarter for this spot. Ngor Lefts needs a clean NW swell with light offshore or cross-offshore winds to really shine, and we just aren't getting that combination very often.
The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about average for the time of year. Nothing freaky going on there.
The first week is pretty grim. The first real chance of anything decent comes Thursday afternoon, July 16th. We get a jump in the combined swell energy (709) to 5ft from the SW. That's a solid size, but it's not the optimum NW direction. The wind will be a fresh offshore from the south at 18 mph, which will keep the surface clean. This is a big wave for a reef, and with a short period of 10 seconds, it’s going to be a punchy, shifty wave. This is definitely for experts only, and it's a marginal call due to the direction.
The next tiny window appears on Monday, July 20th. The afternoon looks *clean* with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is a consistent 4ft from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (242), and the period is a short 8 seconds. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," which is the best compliment we get all period. It won't be epic, but it’ll be your most user-friendly wave of the week.
Looking further out, the second week is a desert of onshore chop and cross-shores. The only real standout is a long shot on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft NNW swell, but the period is a very short, weak 6 seconds (107 combined energy). For a moment, it will look perfect, but the wave itself will lack any push. It’s a classic office tease.
The only other time the energy spikes is around Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th. The swell is 5ft from the NNW with moderate energy (376 and 314), and the winds are cross-offshore. But the forecast calls it "marginal" and the wind is strong (16 mph). The size is there, but the quality is questionable.
Honestly, if you're looking for the best of a bad bunch, point your board at Ngor Lefts on Monday afternoon, July 20th. It’s the only session where the conditions, swell size, and wind all line up to be surfable without being a mission. The 4ft NNW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze will be the most fun you'll have all fortnight. The other option for big wave hunters is that Thursday afternoon, July 16th, but be prepared for a heavy, peaky, expert-only wave.
Don't get your hopes up for this one. The forecast can change, but right now it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 10 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | NNW 8 | SW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | 120 | 159 | 155 | 131 | 113 | 83 | 442 | 87 | 152 | 87 | 77 | 107 | 79 | 124 | 151 | 131 | 172 | 155 | 206 | 221 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.13m | 9:39AM1.41m | 10:07PM1.15m | 10:26AM1.45m | 10:53PM1.16m | 11:11AM1.44m | 11:37PM1.14m | 11:55AM1.39m | 00:22AM1.11m | 12:38PM1.30m | 1:07AM1.06m | 1:22PM1.18m | 1:55AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.02m | 3:08AM0.04m | 3:57PM-0.02m | 3:55AM0.02m | 4:44PM-0.02m | 4:40AM0.02m | 5:29PM0.01m | 5:25AM0.06m | 6:12PM0.06m | 6:11AM0.12m | 6:55PM0.13m | 6:58AM0.21m | 7:39PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
66 | 120 | 159 | 155 | 131 | 113 | 579 | 731 | 703 | 254 | 146 | 77 | 75 | 79 | 62 | 45 | 131 | 172 | 155 | 206 | 221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
38 | 79 | 41 | 68 | 83 | 52 | 83 | 83 | 87 | 112 | 87 | 60 | 166 | 75 | 214 | 183 | 45 | 151 | 147 | 145 | 145 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
81 | 23 | 53 | 8 | 16 | 44 | 59 | 184 | 81 | 152 | 116 | 171 | 11 | 144 | 25 | 7 | 161 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | W 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
— | 28 | — | — | — | 99 | — | 442 | — | — | — | — | 107 | 12 | 124 | 151 | 77 | — | 26 | 24 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 612 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 625 | 644 | 615 | 615 | 612 | 612 | 612 | 612 | 613 | 644 | 1190 | 1480 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ngor Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ngor Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ngor Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ngor Lefts 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 (Ngor Lefts) 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 Ngor Lefts 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.
Ngor Lefts is 6 km (4 miles) from the very large city of Dakar. If you plan a holiday in Senegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dakar. Dakar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










