Conditions at Yoff Beach in July
July: Monsoon Winds Peak, But Swell Goes West
July is peak monsoon season in Dakar, and ideal wind jumps to 40%. The dominant flow is now from WSW (10.5%), W (15.3%), WNW (21.4%), and NW (20.5%), with the southerly quadrant (SSW-SW) also contributing substantial percentages. This is deeply favorable for Yoff, as the wind often blows down the beach or offshore.
The wave game, though, is a trade-off. Average swell drops to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), period holds at 8.9s, and the direction shifts westerly: NW leads at 37.5%, but WNW (20.6%) and W (8.7%) are now significant, moving away from Yoff's ideal swell window. Most waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) category. It's clean and fun, but you won't be charging winter heavies. Water temp is a warm 27.4°C, and rainfall begins to increase to 2.17mm/day, a sign that the wet season is arriving.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff Beach during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Yoff Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff Beach for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Yoff Beach.