Vivier surfForecast / Senegal / Senegal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 26 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
21.0° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
770
623
657
631
606
463
418
299
290
199
261
330
310
339
431
321
290
277
222
195
175
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
15
NW
20
NW
10
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:54PM1.07m
6:35AM1.04m
6:44PM1.06m
7:17AM1.09m
7:27PM1.05m
7:55AM1.12m
8:07PM1.04m
8:30AM1.15m
8:45PM1.03m
9:04AM1.16m
9:21PM1.02m
9:39AM1.17m
9:57PM1.01m
10:16AM1.17m
Low Tide
00:07AM0.23m
12:27PM0.30m
00:49AM0.21m
1:15PM0.26m
1:28AM0.18m
1:57PM0.21m
2:04AM0.15m
2:37PM0.17m
2:40AM0.14m
3:15PM0.15m
3:16AM0.14m
3:53PM0.14m
3:52AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:36
7:36
Temp °C
23
23
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
21
20
20
20
21
20
20
25
24
23
22
19
23
22
23
21
22
22
22
23
23
20
19
19
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
9
0.9
SSW
14
1.6
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
770
623
657
631
606
463
418
146
149
228
255
290
153
244
522
321
310
330
291
217
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NW
7
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NNW
7
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
168
127
129
119
77
172
61
299
290
199
147
330
310
339
431
30
290
277
222
195
175
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
17
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
Energy kJ
6
25
54
88
124
66
144
94
87
128
261
123
161
163
21
32
94
139
101
94
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
1.8
NNW
8
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
5
53
3
6
2
4
460
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
613
613
3
1
614
2
2
613
613
645
613
613
1
1459
1080
1188
852
645
613
613
613
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Senegal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
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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