
Surf Forecasts:
Vivier surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 47 | 35 | 40 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 56 | 73 | 69 | 46 | 39 | 56 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 42 | 61 | 58 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:13PM1.10m | 1:50AM1.00m | 2:07PM1.01m | 2:55AM0.97m | 3:23PM0.93m | 4:19AM0.96m | 4:58PM0.90m | 5:45AM1.03m | 6:24PM0.94m | 6:55AM1.14m | 7:30PM1.01m | 7:52AM1.26m | 8:23PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.21m | 7:54AM0.30m | 8:29PM0.26m | 9:06AM0.34m | 9:40PM0.30m | 10:36AM0.34m | 11:02PM0.30m | 12:03PM0.28m | 00:17AM0.25m | 1:14PM0.19m | 1:18AM0.18m | 2:10PM0.09m | 2:10AM0.10m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | NNW 10 | SSW 6 | N 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
12 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 43 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 23 | 109 | 26 | 39 | 89 | 105 | 107 | 193 | 151 | 144 | 202 | 192 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
31 | 47 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 73 | 69 | 46 | 15 | 56 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 10 | NW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 6 | N 10 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 |
9 | 3 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 42 | 57 | 56 | 22 | 14 | 49 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 34 | 16 | 42 | 61 | 58 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 8 | — | NW 4 | NNW 6 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 |
3 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 45 | — | 14 | 63 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 614 | 614 | 2 | 0 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 |
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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.











