Oualidia
A calm lagoon famous for its oysters, with soft waves at its mouth: perfect for learning.
Oualidia is a town next to a sheltered lagoon, famous for its oysters. On the open beach by the lagoon mouth, soft waves break that are perfect for learning to surf.
It's a quiet destination for combining surfing and relaxing.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | NW, W, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, S |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A minimalibu, funboard or longboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Oualidia
The water is around 16 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonHold and smooth turns for a single fin.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
A calm vibe.
Surfing style
Soft waves for learning.
Hazards
Currents at the lagoon mouth.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.