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Dakhla · Morocco

La Sarga, Morocco

16.2kts

NNE · Windsaison

La Sarga: 293 windy days yearly on Morocco's Dakhla Peninsula. Expert-only Atlantic reef break with cold water, strong offshore push, and sparse services. Bring your own kit.

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16.2kts
Durchschnittswind
293
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
NNE
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Dakhla
Koordinaten
23.6331, -15.9997
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

17
Jan
18
Feb
18
Mär
18
Apr
19
Mai
20
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
19
Sep
17
Okt
15
Nov
16
Dez

Jan

63%

fahrbar

17.4 kts

Feb

88%

fahrbar

17.9 kts

Mär

58%

fahrbar

17.7 kts

Apr

77%

fahrbar

18.1 kts

Mai

85%

fahrbar

18.5 kts

Jun

97%

fahrbar

19.7 kts

Jul

92%

fahrbar

19.8 kts

Aug

87%

fahrbar

18.7 kts

Sep

93%

fahrbar

18.7 kts

Okt

85%

fahrbar

16.8 kts

Nov

58%

fahrbar

14.9 kts

Dez

79%

fahrbar

15.9 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • NNE
  • N
  • NE
  • ESE
  • E

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Choppy
  • Waves

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Strong Atlantic Ocean swells and choppy conditions create unpredictable wave patterns and undertow
  • Rocks and reef breaks near launch areas require careful entry and exit planning
  • Cold Canary Current water temperatures and powerful offshore winds can quickly push riders out to sea
  • Sparse rescue infrastructure in remote Dakhla area means limited emergency support

Was das für dich heißt

  • Riffschuhe bei Ebbe empfohlen
  • Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen

Ausstattung

  • Kitesurfing schools and rental shops in Dakhla town center, 20+ km away
  • Basic guesthouses and restaurants in Dakhla with some catering to kite tourists
  • Limited beachfront facilities; bring your own water and sun protection

Lokale Tipps

Dakhla is one of Morocco's windiest regions with 293 wind days annually—plan trips for Jun-Oct when conditions are most stable. Bring all supplies and check weather forecasts carefully, as this remote spot offers minimal services.

Einstieg & Strand

Launch from sandy beach areas during lower tides to avoid rocky outcrops; NE/N winds provide the most consistent launch conditions from the beach's orientation.

Lokale Regeln

Respect local fishing activities and stay clear of traditional nets; communicate with other riders in this expert-only zone due to hazardous conditions.

Was anziehen

Wear a 3-4mm wetsuit year-round due to cold Canary Current water (14-18°C); add booties and gloves during winter months (Dec-Feb).

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Surfboard — Directional für die Wellensets

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
2-mm-Shorty oder Rashguard.
An Land
Leichte Schichten plus Windjacke für den Abend.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (subtropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

La Sarga doesn't coddle. You're launching from sand at low tide, exiting before the reef covers, and managing a Canary Current that actively tries to push you offshore. The Atlantic here runs heavy and unpredictable—wind against swell creates the kind of choppy conditions that expose sloppy technique immediately.

Wind & Conditions

293 windy days annually means this works most of the year. June–October sees the most consistent NE/N winds aligned with beach orientation. Expect 16+ knots as baseline; swells stack inconsistently. Thermal patterns are irrelevant here—wind is the constant.

Water & Hazards

Canary Current runs cold year-round. Wear a hood and booties. The real issue: offshore wind + current = fast pushout. Undertow exists. Swell patterns shift constantly. You need sharp awareness of conditions; this isn't a drift-and-zone spot. Avoid paddling or swimming over reef; navigate launch and exit carefully to protect the system and yourself.

Who It's For

Expert riders in Atlantic swell with tidal/current literacy. Dakhla town has basic guesthouses and food, but services are minimal and 20+ km away. Bring your own quiver. Emergency response is slow. Weather forecasting isn't optional—check conditions obsessively before committing.

The Trade

Consistent wind, no crowds, genuinely remote. Isolation also means you're self-reliant if something goes wrong.