Vivier surfForecast / Senegal / Senegal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 02 May 2026 GMT
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Vivier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vivier sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vivier this week:

The surf forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.8
NW
13
1
NW
14
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
9
0.9
NW
13
0.4
SW
16
1.1
NNW
7
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
82
215
412
288
103
245
87
0
102
85
85
79
72
71
35
31
38
54
79
46
157
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
25
N
35
N
20
N
25
NW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:26AM1.22m
9:40PM1.12m
9:57AM1.21m
10:12PM1.07m
10:29AM1.18m
10:46PM1.01m
11:04AM1.14m
11:21PM0.96m
11:42AM1.09m
11:59PM0.90m
12:25PM1.04m
00:45AM0.85m
1:17PM1.00m
1:46AM0.81m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.09m
3:39AM0.08m
4:08PM0.10m
4:11AM0.11m
4:44PM0.13m
4:45AM0.15m
5:22PM0.19m
5:20AM0.21m
6:03PM0.26m
5:59AM0.27m
6:50PM0.33m
6:44AM0.34m
7:48PM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:43
6:43
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7:27
7:27
7:27
7:27
7:28
7:28
7:28
Temp °C
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
20
19
19
19
16
18
16
20
19
23
23
22
20
23
21
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
15
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
14
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
226
115
412
288
222
263
177
108
309
68
53
54
72
71
23
20
31
54
79
46
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.8
NW
13
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NW
10
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
SSW
10
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
82
215
90
127
103
245
264
94
44
90
67
79
33
25
35
31
20
17
16
20
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
10
0.5
NNW
16
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SW
17
0.5
NW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
21
149
19
19
76
41
87
94
102
85
85
7
27
17
15
16
38
30
14
16
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
0.6
NW
9
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
N
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.3
NNW
7
Energy kJ
285
284
392
356
276
54
42
45
42
41
53
57
54
77
130
152
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
929
1472
1188
2
613
2
2
2
614
0
613
614
0
613
613
613
613
613
613
2
645
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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Information about the Vivier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vivier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vivier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vivier 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 (Vivier) 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 Vivier 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.

Vivier is 4 km (2 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.

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