Baobab Somone (La Somone)
- Freeride, Bodyboard
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Surfing is typically best when offshore or east-wind conditions are present, and the break is known to be driven by groundswells with a best swell direction described as southwest. Expect rocks around the sandbar area, and be cautious around the lagoon mouth where tidal flow can become strong. For wind sports, the ocean side can be used for wave riding while the adjacent lagoon can offer calmer, shallow flat-water conditions for progression.
- Exposed sandbar surf with mellow, learner-leaning wave character when sandbars are formed
- Wind sports access via nearby lagoon for flatter-water options
- Rarely crowded compared to broader Dakar-area spots
- Beginner-friendly wave profile is described for learnable conditions (mellow sandbar)
- Rarely crowded
- Good range of wind sports options including kitesurfing and wingfoiling in the lagoon
- Steady trade winds with seasonal consistency in winter/spring
- Exposed, works only when conditions are precise
- Rocks in/around the sandbar area
- Strong tidal currents near the lagoon mouth
- Limited space during high tide
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- ENE
- Wind Range
- 12–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade winds are the main driver, with regional North-Northeast to Northwest flow; can be locally reinforced by thermal effects.
- Reliability
- Moderate wind reliability (most consistent trade winds during winter and spring).
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Steady winds noted by one provider.
- Best Months
- November
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Surf described as small and mellow.
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy launch area directly in front of local hotel and resort complexes.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Launch area is sandy with an easy described launch setup.
Through the year
Rarely crowded; weekends can see more activity from hotel guests and locals.
July to September
By sport
What to expect for each.
Common on the ocean side for wave riding and in the adjacent lagoon for flat-water conditions.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Ocean side offers bump and jump; lagoon is more sheltered for progression.
- Sail Sizes
- 5.5–7.5 m²
Lagoon is a popular spot for wingfoiling on shallow, flat water; care is needed with tidal depth.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Foil-friendly conditions are indicated.
- Min Depth
- 1.0 meter
- Wing Sizes
- 5–6 m²
Exposed sandbar break that works best when conditions are precise; generally suited to longboarding and learners, but rocks and swell/current can make timing critical.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- SW
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — A mid tide is noted as optimal.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed sandbar break.
- Wind Effect
- East winds provide clean, offshore conditions for the surf.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out on very large swells, but generally remains manageable; some sources also note it only works when conditions are precise.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Wave quality described as average; overall quality depends on sandbar formation.
- Wave Power
- Soft — Overall wave power described as soft/mellow.
- Wave Shape
- Mushy — Waves described as mushy, especially when sandbars are well-formed.
- Peel Speed
- Slow — Surf described as mellow with slow peel.
- Ride Length
- Medium — A medium ride length is described; generally decent length when sandbars are well-formed.
- Ride Length Details
- Waves are generally soft; decent ride length when sandbars are well-formed.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Baobab Somone (La Somone) in the full forecast view.
Baobab Somone (La Somone) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–11 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- WNW293°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2411 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–0.6 m9s period
- Temperature
- 24–36 °C
Over the next 7 days, Baobab Somone (La Somone) is forecast for daytime winds of 3–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is WNW. Waves run 0.5–0.6 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks in the water
- Scattered rocks near the sandbar and lagoon mouth
- Strong tidal currents near the lagoon mouth
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard presence is noted by one provider.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Spot-level rescue availability is given as no by one provider.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major medical facilities are in Saly and M'Bour; emergency numbers are 17 (Police) and 18 (Fire/Ambulance).
Rules of the spot
Respect local fishing zones and swimming areas designated by the hotels.
- Limited space during high tide
- Watch out for rocks.
- Best surf conditions typically occur during the morning when offshore winds are more likely.
- Check the tide before entering the lagoon as it can become very shallow.
- Best surf conditions are described as only working when conditions are precise (no strong seasonal pattern beyond a noted best month).
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Dakar (70 km away)
- Nearest Town
- La Somone
- Nearest Airport
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), approximately 35 km away
- Parking
- Parking is available in the town of La Somone and near the local hotels.
- Public Transport
- Mainly served by taxis-brousse (bush taxis) and private taxis; transport between Saly and La Somone is frequent
- Access
- 70 km from Dakar on La Lagune de La Somone beach
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — The Royal Baobab and various guest houses in La Somone provide immediate proximity to the spot.
- Food & Drink
- Numerous beach bars and restaurants are located along the La Somone shoreline.
- Equipment Rental:
- Some local beach operators offer basic surfboard rentals.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Baobab Somone (La Somone)?
The best overall months at Baobab Somone (La Somone) are November, December, January, February, March, April. The best wind months are November.
Which wind directions work at Baobab Somone (La Somone)?
Baobab Somone (La Somone) works with ENE winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Baobab Somone (La Somone)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Baobab Somone (La Somone): Kitesurfing: 9–14 m² · Windsurfing: 5.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 5–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–20 kts.
What skill level is Baobab Somone (La Somone) suitable for?
Baobab Somone (La Somone) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Windsurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Beginner · Surfing: Beginner.