Surf spot

The Point

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Country: Western Sahara
Coordinates: 24.0744, -15.5834

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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
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Wave period (s)	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5	5	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	3.9	7.2	7.2	5.3	3.5	3.8	8.7	8.6	5	4	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.3	6.7	6.2	4.2	4.3	4	4	4.1	7	9.3	6.8	6.2	6	5.3	5.5	5.7	6.3	6.4	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.4	5.5	5.9	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	20	20	18	19	20	21	19	16	14	12	9	8	7	6	6	4	5	5	6	3	3	7	7	4	2	7	8	7	5	3	4	6	5	7	6	4	3	7	4	5	9	19	21	23	25	22	22	20	20	19	19	17	18	18	16	17
Wind speed (km/h)	17.9	14.8	10	7.6	12.6	25.6	17.9	11.2	10.9	9.8	12.4	6.6	14.3	19	24.9	16.2	15.9	14.1	18.7	24.5	25.1	26.7	23.5	27.6	19.4	15.4	16.7	22.7	30.6	30	31.6	28.6	26.1	22.6	20.1	27.7	29.8	32.6	33	32.7	28.6	24.2	19.1	30.9	31.8	30.3	29.2	20.9	20.7	16.9	13.6	18.2	22.6	22	20.2	14.5
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The Point, Western Sahara is a remote right-hand point break on the Atlantic coast, known for its long, peeling waves and uncrowded lineup. It’s one of those desert-edge surf spots where the landscape is stark and dramatic: sandy shoreline, rocky headlands, and a feeling of being far from everything.

Wave style

Type: Predominantly a right-hand point break
Shape: Smooth, lined-up, and can offer long rides when conditions are right
Best swell: Works best with consistent groundswells, especially from the northwest
Wind: Usually prefers light offshore or side-offshore winds for clean faces

Conditions

Skill level: Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers
Hazards: Can have strong currents, shallow sections, and rocky areas
Crowd factor: Often quiet and uncrowded, though that can depend on season and access

Vibe and setting

The appeal of The Point is as much about the setting as the wave itself. Surfing here often means a desert surf road-trip feel: sparse coastline, wide open space, and a raw Atlantic environment. Because it’s in Western Sahara, access and travel conditions may vary, and surfers should check local guidance, political/travel advisories, and safety conditions before planning a trip.