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Vivier surfForecast / Senegal / Senegal
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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
21.1° C
(Which is 2.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Vivier surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (May 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 27th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vivier over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | |
631 | 606 | 463 | 418 | 299 | 241 | 199 | 261 | 330 | 310 | 339 | 431 | 321 | 290 | 277 | 222 | 195 | 175 | 131 | 113 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 10:33PM0.99m | 10:53AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:31PM0.16m | 4:28AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | 7:36 | |
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Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
631 | 606 | 463 | 418 | 183 | 149 | 137 | 297 | 297 | 171 | 235 | 201 | 363 | 423 | 346 | 299 | 206 | 176 | 176 | 127 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
88 | 66 | 172 | 74 | 299 | 241 | 199 | 184 | 330 | 310 | 196 | 184 | 321 | 290 | 277 | 222 | 195 | 175 | 131 | 90 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
16 | 124 | 52 | 114 | 92 | 87 | 100 | 261 | 125 | 158 | 339 | 431 | 104 | 80 | 114 | 103 | 114 | 102 | 50 | 113 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
96 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 613 | 613 | 613 | 2 | 613 | 3 | 2 | 613 | 833 | 0 | 1 | 833 | 833 | 2 | 645 | 613 | 2 | 613 | 1080 | 1479 | 646 |
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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.












