
Surf Forecasts:
Ouakam surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, NW swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ouakam this week:
The surf forecast for Ouakam over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ouakam in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ouakam over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 54 | 47 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 47 | 54 | 186 | 116 | 151 | 106 | 129 | 96 | 67 | 93 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55AM0.89m | 2:30PM0.74m | 3:32AM0.85m | 4:32PM0.73m | 5:16AM0.89m | 6:00PM0.79m | 6:20AM0.98m | 6:50PM0.88m | 7:03AM1.08m | 7:28PM0.98m | 7:38AM1.18m | 8:01PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM0.37m | 8:30AM0.43m | 8:37PM0.44m | 10:13AM0.46m | 10:19PM0.46m | 11:46AM0.42m | 11:42PM0.41m | 12:41PM0.35m | 00:35AM0.34m | 1:20PM0.26m | 1:16AM0.26m | 1:53PM0.17m | 1:52AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 7 | NNW 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
17 | 330 | 232 | 221 | 147 | 89 | 62 | 26 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 186 | 116 | 151 | 93 | 99 | 111 | 91 | 65 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 8 | NNW 10 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | NW 15 |
35 | 33 | 16 | 30 | 54 | 47 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 47 | 48 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 106 | 129 | 96 | 67 | 48 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 5 | NW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | NNW 10 | SW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | NNW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NW 16 | SSW 11 |
36 | 4 | 34 | 15 | 21 | 35 | 52 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 15 | 34 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 93 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 5 |
183 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 47 | — | 40 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 68 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 615 | 647 | 615 | 647 | 4 | 0 | 615 | 830 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 615 | 4 | 615 | 0 | 5 |
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Information about the Ouakam Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ouakam provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ouakam can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ouakam 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 (Ouakam) 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 Ouakam 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.
Ouakam is 2 km (1 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.










