Dakhla - Plage de Lassarga
Beach break · Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab · Intermediate → Charger
Dakhla Lassarga surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 10h–13h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Intermediate 61
- Advanced —
- Charger —
- Waves 1.2 m · 9 s period
- Wind NE 26 km/h (gusts 44 km/h)
- Tides: ▲ 03:00 · ▲ 16:00
About this spot
Located at the southern tip of the Dakhla peninsula, where the Atlantic meets the Dakhla lagoon, it offers an exceptionally high-quality long right in a desert setting. A point break over a sandy bottom, offering rides of up to 700m on some days.
Spot photos
Dakhla Lassarga in detail
Swell season for your level
- Intermediate: November → April
- Advanced: January → March
Based on 5 years of offshore swell. The wind, often decisive on summer afternoons, is not in it: check the forecast
Intermediate → Charger
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Dakhla Lassarga
What tide is best for surfing Dakhla Lassarga?
Dakhla Lassarga usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Is Dakhla Lassarga suitable for beginners?
Dakhla Lassarga is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
What wind is ideal for Dakhla Lassarga?
The ideal wind at Dakhla Lassarga comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Dakhla Lassarga?
Around Dakhla Lassarga, you can also check conditions at Foum Lbouir, La Restinga, Las Americas. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.