Surf spot

La ferme aux Crocos

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Country: Gabon
Coordinates: 0.5367, 9.3091

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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW
Wave period (s)	8.7	8.3	13.1	12.5	10.9	11.1	11.3	11.4	11.5	11.5	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.3	11.2	7.3	7.2	10.3	9.8	9.8	9.4	9.3	11.5	13.6	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.5	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.9	9.7	9.6	9.4	9.3	6.3	6.3	6.1	8.2	6.8	6.6	6	7.2	8.2	8.1	7.8	7.7	10.5	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	15	11	23	28	34	39	45	51	61	72	83	88	98	104	108	46	51	86	69	74	59	58	83	116	157	163	162	159	156	153	158	154	145	141	130	119	111	102	92	79	73	62	26	26	22	39	36	29	28	26	22	19	18	15	15	14
Wind speed (km/h)	14.8	12.5	10.4	10.6	17.2	17.6	14.8	10.6	10.8	11	13.3	16.7	20.9	20.3	17.8	17.4	15.9	16.8	13.3	13.2	20	18.4	17	15.1	18.4	14.9	13.6	16.4	19.9	21	17.8	16.1	17.4	14.8	10.8	13.3	18.2	21.4	18.4	16.6	14.6	13.2	12.8	14.8	15.6	16.3	15	13.1	14.5	12	9.8	13.6	16.9	18.5	16.4	15.6
Wind direction	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SWCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore

La Ferme aux Crocos is a surf spot in Gabon, on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa. It’s one of those relatively lesser-known West/Central African breaks that can offer a very raw, uncrowded surf experience.

Quick description

Type of break: usually described as a reef/point-style wave, depending on swell direction and local conditions
Wave character: can be fast and powerful, with a tropical feel
Best conditions: generally solid southwest or west swells with a clean offshore wind
Crowd: typically very light compared with more famous surf destinations
Setting: remote, wild coastline, often with jungle and river-mouth scenery nearby

What it’s like to surf there

The wave can be consistent when the swell lines up, but it’s not a guaranteed everyday break.
Because it’s in a less developed surf region, the spot often feels adventurous and isolated.
Surfing there may involve boat access or a rough approach by road, depending on the exact location and season.
Water is warm year-round, so no wetsuit is usually needed.

Things to keep in mind

Local hazards: reefs, strong currents, and marine life are possible.
Infrastructure: limited amenities and surf services compared with mainstream surf destinations.
Travel: it’s best for experienced travelers who are comfortable with remote surf missions.