wakha

Surf Morocco · Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab

Foum El Bouir (Oum Labouir)

The Dakhla peninsula's headline wave: hollow, fast rights of 50 to 150 m that run 300 to 500 m on good days, usually with few people out. The wave breaks close to the rocks, so it rewards experience.

Advancedlevel
Right-hand point breakwave
Quietcrowd (weekends)
NWbest swell
SE offshorebest wind
All tidestide
Sand with rockbottom

When to go

Best: October to February

How to get there

on the ocean side of the Dakhla peninsula, a short drive then a 15 to 30 minute walk, 4x4 needed; Dakhla airport (VIL) about 5 km in a straight line

Foum El Bouir (Oum Labouir)Foum El Bouir (Oum Labouir)Dakhla lagoon (kite)Lassarga (La Sarga)Cape BoujdourFoum El OuedTarfayaPlage Blanche

3 spots in Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab on Wakha. See it on the whole coast.

Sources, checked 2026-11-15
  1. Wannasurf: OumLabouir
  2. Surf-forecast: Oumlabouir
  3. Adventure Sports Holidays: Guide to Dakhla surfing

Next

Spots nearby

Dakhla lagoon (kite)Beginner to expert · 8 km awayLassarga (La Sarga)Beginner to intermediate · 17 km awayCape BoujdourAdvanced to expert · 299 km awayEvery spot, by level and monthThe map and the picker

Say yes to the trip

Tell us your email and we'll write when the Wakha app is ready: offline, every city, every answer.