Surf spot

No Return

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Country: Senegal
Coordinates: 14.7405, -17.5238

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Wave period (s)	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.2	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	8	10.6	10.4	10.2	10.3	10.3	10.3	9.6	9.2	9.1	8.7	8.5	8.4	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.2	9.9	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.1	8.9	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.7	8.6	8.4	8.4	8.3	8	6.7	6.8	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.3	5.8	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	58	59	60	65	68	74	83	89	83	60	51	44	35	66	115	113	108	109	110	103	79	69	67	50	49	45	115	126	124	125	127	123	118	114	114	112	108	105	103	95	94	88	86	80	74	73	68	58	52	55	56	50	43	38	29	28
Wind speed (km/h)	9	12.3	12.1	9.7	7.4	9.9	10.9	11.1	13	12.6	8.2	7.5	11.3	10.4	11.8	12.4	13.3	17.6	9.7	13.7	8.9	9.2	12.6	13.4	11.3	12.7	11.4	13.5	19.2	23.1	21.4	19.7	17.1	17.5	18.1	15.6	13.3	17.9	21.2	20.7	23.9	27.2	28.7	24.9	19.2	25.1	22.8	25.9	24.7	24.5	24.2	20.8	14.3	15.9	15.7	10
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No Return is a surf spot in Dakar, Senegal, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It’s known for its powerful beach-break waves and is one of the more famous surf locations in Senegal.

Quick description

Wave type: Beach break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave quality: Fast, punchy, and can get hollow
Best swell direction: Often works well with west to northwest swells
Wind: Usually best with light offshore or calm winds
Tide: Tends to work best at mid tide, though it can vary by sandbars

What it’s like

No Return can produce strong, energetic waves with good shape when conditions line up. Because it’s a beach break, the waves can shift depending on sand movement, so the spot can change over time. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a more serious wave in the Dakar area.

Notes

Can be crowded when conditions are good
The surf can be powerful, so it’s not ideal for complete beginners
Local knowledge helps, since conditions and access can vary