Dakar – Ngor in August
August is a good month for surfing at Dakar – Ngor (best: March).
Plan your trip to Dakar – NgorEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Dakar – NgorDakar, SenegalIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DSS 49 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Gran Canaria – Pozo IzquierdoSpain · 1468 km away · water 24°C1.5 m waves2
Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · 612 km away · water 27°C1.3 m waves3
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · 615 km away · water 27°C1.3 m waves4
El MédanoSpain · 1481 km away · water 24°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Dakar – Ngor
- Surf camp 0.4 km
- Stand up paddle school 2.1 km
- La murette de oukam (surf school) 5.5 km
- Malika Surf School / Surf Board Rental 5.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Dakar – Ngor?
August is a good month for surfing at Dakar – Ngor (best: March). Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Dakar – Ngor in August?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Dakar – Ngor in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Dakar – Ngor in August?
Around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo (1.5 m waves), Sal – Kite Beach (1.3 m waves) & Sal – Ponta Preta (1.3 m waves).