# Ngor Island

Kitesurfing spot in Dakar, Senegal.

> Ngor Island provides sheltered, intermediate-level kitesurfing in a protected bay environment off Dakar. The enclosed waters reduce swell exposure while still allowing occasional wave development on good days. The rocky and sandy launch zone requires a bit more care than pure sand beaches but is manageable with experience. Wind tends to be moderate and reasonably consistent during the season. This spot suits riders moving beyond pure flat-water practice who want some structure without heavy exposure.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Ngor Island are Feb and Apr: 71–74% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13 kt average daily wind, 17–21 °C water and 20 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 11.8 | 22.4 | 21.2 |
| Feb | 71% | 13.2 | 20.2 | 17 |
| Mar | 58% | 12.5 | 19.6 | 20 |
| Apr | 74% | 12.9 | 20.1 | 20.8 |
| May | 41% | 11.5 | 21.8 | 24 |
| Jun | 16% | 9.9 | 24.9 | 27.6 |
| Jul | 9% | 9.5 | 26.6 | 29.3 |
| Aug | 20% | 9.9 | 27.3 | 29.2 |
| Sep | 13% | 9.2 | 27.7 | 29.5 |
| Oct | 8% | 9.1 | 28.3 | 29.8 |
| Nov | 30% | 10.6 | 27.3 | 27.8 |
| Dec | 29% | 11.1 | 25 | 25.3 |

## Highlights
- Protected island waters
- Intermediate swell access
- Rocky/sandy launch
- Scenic bay setting

## Amenities
Island access by boat, Protected bay waters, Nearby Dakar services

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 14.765, -17.545
- Destination guide: [Dakar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/dakar)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Yoff Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/yoff-beach) — best Feb, 71–74% windy days, 13 kt, water 17–21 °C (4 km)

## Kite schools
- [Surf Teacher Djib](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-teacher-djib) (3 km)
- [School Surf-Attitude](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/school-surf-attitude) — http://www.senegalsurf.com/ (4 km)
- [Senegliss Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/senegliss-surf-school) — https://www.seneglisssurfschool.com/ (4 km)
- [Surf Black and White](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-black-and-white) — http://surfblackandwhite.com/ (4 km)

## Kite shops
- [Surfshop.sn](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/surfshop-sn) — http://www.surfshop.sn/ (7 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ngor-island
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.