Name: Pointe de L'Or
Address: EH

Overview

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Pointe de l'Or is the most accessible wave spot on the Dakhla peninsula, located on the Atlantic side just a 5-minute 4x4 drive from the lagoon camps (New Spirit Dakhla notably). The peninsula is only 2 km wide at this point — lagoon on one side, ocean on the other.

Mid-sized beach break over entirely sandy bottom, with no rocks or obstacles. Rocky outcrop at the southern end forms a sheltered bay. Spectacular scenery between the blue Atlantic and Saharan dunes.

In summer (April-Oct), strong consistent wind but conditions often blown out — great for jumping and freestyle in the waves. In winter (Oct-March), more moderate wind, cleaner and longer swells — perfect for long rides down-the-line in clean waves. The sweet spot.

Very uncrowded — you'll rarely encounter other riders outside your group. Excursions organized by camps (Dakhla Attitude at 30€ return with safety crew, New Spirit in groups of 4+). Pure surf sessions possible on windless days.

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Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 18:32

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Pointe de L'Or: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

452h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from May to October, peaking in July: 30 rideable days a month and 452 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is January, at 22 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 29%13-20 knots · 64%21-30 knots · 7%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 64% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is March, at 23 °C. The wettest month is October, with 12 mm.

Monthly averages: Pointe de L'Or

Monthly averages — Pointe de L'Or — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	167 h	26 °C	0 mm
February	24.5	258 h	25 °C	0 mm
March	27.5	306 h	23 °C	1 mm
April	27.0	350 h	25 °C	2 mm
May	30.5	438 h	24 °C	2 mm
June	30.0	447 h	24 °C	0 mm
July	31.0	452 h	25 °C	0 mm
August	31.0	428 h	28 °C	1 mm
September	30.0	413 h	27 °C	10 mm
October	30.0	371 h	27 °C	12 mm
November	23.0	208 h	27 °C	6 mm
December	24.0	175 h	24 °C	1 mm

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Technical details of Pointe de L'Or spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NNW.

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Local association recommendations

Excursions organized by lagoon camps: New Spirit Dakhla (closest, 5 min), Dakhla Attitude, Ocean Vagabond, Dakhla Spirit. No school on site — coaching via camps.

Spot functioning

Atlantic-side beach break. Medium waves 0.5-2m, sandy bottom, no obstacles. Rocky point at the south creates a bay. Dominant NNE side-shore wind. Summer: blown out but big jumps. Winter: clean waves, long rides. High tide = shore break. Kites 7-12m.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Year-round. Best wave season: October-March (clean swells, moderate wind). Summer: blown out waves but big jumps. September-October = ideal wind + wave combo. Excursions on days with swell and no wind (surf) or moderate wind (wave kite).
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Beach break over 100% sandy bottom — no rocks, no obstacles. Waves 0.5-2m depending on swell and season. Shore break at high tide. Water 19-23°C. Wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty possible in summer. Moderate current.

Parking

Accessible only by 4x4 — very soft sand, do not attempt in a regular car. 5 min drive from lagoon-side camps (New Spirit Dakhla closest). Excursions organized by most camps: Dakhla Attitude (30€ return with beach safety + instructor), New Spirit (groups of 4 min). Parking directly on the beach.

Wind specificities

Dominant NNE side-shore wind. April-October: strong and consistent, 20-35 knots, wave conditions often choppy/blown out. October-March: more moderate, 15-22 knots, much cleaner waves. Wind on the ocean side is generally slightly lighter and gustier than on the lagoon.

Hazards

Shore break at high tide — caution launching/landing. Strong summer wind can surprise (30+ knots). Isolated ocean-side spot — no permanent rescue, always ride with company. Intense Saharan sun — protection essential. Soft sand on access track — risk of getting stuck in a regular car.

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