Spot · tier 1 · Senegal

Ngor

Ngor is Dakar's classic flat-water kite spot: a small, tight bay sheltered by Ngor Island at the west end of Yoff Bay, giving smoother water in a compact area shared with fishing boats and rocks. Steady north wind through the November-May dry season and easy access from the capital make it a long-time favorite for intermediate and experienced riders, though the confined space demands good boat and rock awareness.

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Plage de Ngor, 47m from spot — Tbo47 / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Plage de Ngor, Dakar Senegal — Tbo47 / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Plage de Ngor, close-up — Tbo47 / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ngor island offshore of the beach — August Dominus / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

best months	Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
season notes	The dry season (roughly November-May) brings the most consistent north wind; Dakar's exposed Cap-Vert Peninsula position keeps conditions windy on a majority of days year-round.
avg knots	12-20
wind name	N trade wind (harmattan-influenced dry-season flow)
direction to shore	cross/side-shore
quality	fairly steady but can be gusty around the point and island
typical kite sizes	9-12m

Water

type	flat/chop
temp summer c	27-29
temp winter c	20-23
wetsuit	boardshorts most of the year; a shorty is useful during the cooler upwelling months (Jan-Mar)
tides	tide exposes rocks and changes the size of the rideable bay
currents	present around Ngor Island and the point
standing depth	limited - mostly a deeper-water bay

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	A tight riding area with rocks and fishing boats makes this better suited to intermediate/experienced riders who can control their kite precisely; not a beginner learning beach

Launch & crowd

description	Launch from Ngor Beach at the west end of Yoff Bay, opposite Ngor Island; space is limited so coordinate with other riders
rescue	Informal - no dedicated kite rescue boat, though local pirogues can assist
busy months	Dec Jan Feb Mar
vibe	a mix of local Dakar surfers/fishermen and traveling kiters; lively but not overrun

Monthly wind statistics

Station: Dakar (weatherspark.com (NASA MERRA-2 reanalysis climatology), ~10 km) — Windfinder.com 429'd on every attempt (session-wide issue, see fuwairit note). Dakar city-center station used, ~10 km southeast of Ngor (on the tip of the Dakar peninsula). Wind speed peaks in April (13.9 mph) with a broad windy season roughly Nov-Jun; September is calmest (8.5 mph). Direction is northerly (harmattan/trade) from ~Sep 19-Jun 9 (peak 71% Jan 1) and westerly (monsoon) from Jun 9-Sep 19 (peak 67% Jul 8) -- consistent with the batch's known best months (Nov-May, the northerly trade-wind season). No Beaufort-probability or per-month wind-speed table available, so avg_knots/prob_ge_4bft_pct left null.

Month	Wind ≥4 Bft	Avg kn	Dir	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	—%	—	N	21.7	21.1
Feb	—%	—	N	21.1	19.4
Mar	—%	—	N	21.7	19.4
Apr	—%	—	N	21.7	20.6
May	—%	—	N	23.3	22.2
Jun	—%	—	W	26.1	25
Jul	—%	—	W	27.2	27.2
Aug	—%	—	W	27.8	27.8
Sep	—%	—	W	27.8	28.3
Oct	—%	—	N	27.8	28.3
Nov	—%	—	N	26.1	26.7
Dec	—%	—	N	23.9	23.9

Hazards

Rocks fringing the bay and around Ngor Island
Fishing pirogues and boats in the water
Small, congested riding area at busy times
Rocks close to shore in places, worse at low tide

Rules

Be mindful of the local fishing community's boats and gear - this is a working beach as well as a kite spot

Tips

Ngor Island, a short pirogue ride offshore, has a well-known surf break and is worth a visit on lighter-wind days
Head slightly north toward Yoff Beach for more open space if Ngor feels crowded
Watch the tide - low tide exposes more rock in the bay

Travel basics

airport	DSS Blaise Diagne International Airport (Dakar)
getting there	Roughly 30-45 min drive/taxi from central Dakar or the airport to Ngor
accommodation	Wide range of hotels and guesthouses in Ngor/Yoff/Dakar
cost level	mid
no wind	Explore central Dakar, Goree Island, local restaurants and nightlife

Nearby: Yoff Beach, Plage Monaco

Sources: kitejungle.com · en.wikipedia.org