
Surf Forecasts:
Vivier surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SW swell.
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 (Sep 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 56 | 47 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 38 | 74 | 78 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 105 | 169 | 146 | 183 | 163 | 156 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:51PM1.20m | 9:04AM1.42m | 9:28PM1.25m | 9:41AM1.42m | 10:02PM1.27m | 10:16AM1.37m | 10:35PM1.26m | 10:50AM1.28m | 11:08PM1.22m | 11:22AM1.17m | 11:41PM1.15m | 11:56AM1.05m | 00:16AM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.01m | 2:39AM0.04m | 3:16PM-0.02m | 3:19AM0.01m | 3:50PM-0.03m | 3:57AM0.00m | 4:23PM-0.01m | 4:35AM0.03m | 4:56PM0.04m | 5:12AM0.08m | 5:28PM0.11m | 5:50AM0.16m | 6:01PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | SSW 12 | N 6 | N 8 | N 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 |
158 | 135 | 129 | 64 | 40 | 102 | 155 | 187 | 173 | 97 | 68 | 93 | 24 | 42 | 67 | 169 | 146 | 183 | 77 | 100 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
71 | 56 | 47 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 38 | 74 | 78 | 13 | 93 | 91 | 47 | 55 | 49 | 33 | 163 | 156 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 11 |
10 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 105 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 32 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | SW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 |
3 | — | 1 | 42 | 94 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 25 | — | 10 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 614 | 646 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 613 | 0 | 614 | 614 |
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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.










