Oum Laboiur (Dakhla)

Oum Laboiur (Oumlabouir) is a tidal, Atlantic-facing point break area near Dakhla that combines clear water with a wave setup influenced by tide and rocky seabed. The beach/approach is described as mixed or sandy depending on the reference, while the point itself is described as rocky, with sharp rocks/reefs reported at the point and potential for submerged rocks at low tide. For surfing, the spot is described as exposed and very consistent, producing long right-hand point-break rides that peel at medium pace. While one source indicates low tide as optimal, other details emphasize mid-tide as the safer, higher-quality sweet spot for both access and wave shape. Larger swells are reported to handle well, creating structured and powerful waves. For kitesurfing, the spot is described as wave-oriented and capable of clean, organized faces due to side-offshore trade winds. However, it is not considered beginner-friendly: offshore/side-offshore wind plus rocky hazards near the point increase difficulty, and sources also note rules to avoid conflict with surfers (surfers on the main peak get priority, and kiters should stay downwind). Kitesurfing is also described as sometimes restricted to specific zones. Seasonally, wind is most dependable in May through September, with typical averages around 15–25 knots and lighter gustiness. A thermal pattern reinforces the trade winds and the wind often builds from late morning toward the afternoon before easing again in the evening. Safety planning is important due to currents (including rip/longshore drift near the point), rocks/reef exposure at low tide, and additional hazards listed for the area such as pollution, sharks, and localism; boots are specifically recommended.