Vivier surfForecast / Senegal / Senegal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 23 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
20.2° C
(Which is 3.4°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vivier in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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 night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
202
154
274
496
387
496
620
675
770
623
657
631
553
463
379
299
215
202
261
330
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
W
15
W
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
20
WSW
20
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
20
NW
15
W
20
WNW
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:32AM0.91m
3:51PM1.12m
4:44AM0.94m
4:56PM1.09m
5:44AM0.99m
5:54PM1.07m
6:35AM1.04m
6:44PM1.06m
7:17AM1.09m
7:27PM1.05m
7:55AM1.12m
8:07PM1.04m
8:30AM1.15m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.26m
9:09AM0.35m
10:19PM0.27m
10:23AM0.36m
11:18PM0.26m
11:30AM0.34m
00:07AM0.23m
12:27PM0.30m
00:49AM0.21m
1:15PM0.26m
1:28AM0.18m
1:57PM0.21m
2:04AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:32
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
Temp °C
21
21
20
20
20
20
21
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
20
19
21
22
23
24
23
24
22
23
22
21
21
22
20
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
8
Energy kJ
344
250
595
489
378
296
314
620
675
770
623
657
631
553
463
379
217
217
256
407
329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
175
202
154
274
496
387
496
111
207
165
138
178
126
95
81
107
299
215
202
127
330
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.1
N
17
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
14
0.5
NW
14
0.6
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
93
173
47
46
41
19
33
129
16
6
25
54
89
124
172
144
117
134
117
261
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
3
2
51
52
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
Distance (km)
1188
1188
613
645
614
2
613
613
2
2
613
0
613
613
1
613
613
2
1188
1459
833
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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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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