# Yoff Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Dakar, Senegal.

> Yoff Beach near Dakar offers a gentle introduction to kitesurfing in Senegal. The lagoon transitions from flat water close to shore to choppier conditions further out, making it ideal for building foundational skills. The sandy beach provides an easy launch and recovery point, while the shallow waters keep you close to support. Local wind patterns are fairly consistent, though checking conditions before heading out is always wise. The beach can attract casual crowds, but there's usually enough space for kiters.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Yoff Beach 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
- Flat to choppy lagoon
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly waters
- Easy access

## Amenities
Sandy beach launch, Shallow lagoon waters, Nearby facilities in Dakar

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 14.75, -17.51
- Destination guide: [Dakar](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/dakar)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

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

## Kite schools
- [School Surf-Attitude](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/school-surf-attitude) — http://www.senegalsurf.com/ (1 km)
- [Senegliss Surf School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/senegliss-surf-school) — https://www.seneglisssurfschool.com/ (1 km)
- [Surf Teacher Djib](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-teacher-djib) (1 km)
- [Surf Black and White](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-black-and-white) — http://surfblackandwhite.com/ (2 km)

## Kite shops
- [Surfshop.sn](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/surfshop-sn) — http://www.surfshop.sn/ (3 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/yoff-beach
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.