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Oum Labouir (also spelled Foum Labouir or Oum Lamboiur) is Dakhla's most famous wave spot and host of the annual GKA Kite World Cup. Located on the Atlantic coast near the northern entrance of Dakhla town, just a few steps from the Westpoint Dakhla hotel.
A legendary right-hand point break — long, clean waves wrapping around the rocky point, with hollow sections breaking into a sandy bay. NW swells roll around the peninsula tip creating rides of several hundred metres. The spot where the world's best wave riders (Mitu Monteiro, Matchu Lopes, etc.) compete each year.
Wind is side-offshore (from the north), which can be gusty and tricky near the point but becomes powerful and consistent towards the beach. Best wave season: October-March when NW swells are biggest. September-October = sweet spot for both wind and waves. Also excellent for pure surfing on windless days.
Accessible by regular car (unlike most Dakhla ocean spots). About 15-20 min drive from the lagoon camps.
Westpoint Dakhla hotel right at the spot. ION CLUB excursions from White Dune Canyon. Most lagoon camps organize trips to Oum Labouir (Dakhla Attitude, Ocean Vagabond, Dakhla Spirit, New Spirit, Dreamkite). GKA Kite World Cup held annually here.
Atlantic — right-hand point break. Long waves wrapping around rocky point into sandy bay. Rides up to several hundred metres. Side-offshore wind (N). Gusty near the point, stronger towards the beach. Waves 0.5-3m+ depending on swell. Kites 7-12m. Rocky bottom at the point, sandy in the bay.
Open all year round
Year-round. Best waves: October-March (biggest NW swells). Best wind+wave combo: September-October. GKA Kite World Cup held here annually. Summer: lighter swell but still rideable. Accessible by regular car — one of the few ocean spots in Dakhla that doesn't require 4x4.
Advanced
Point break with rocky bottom at the point, sandy bay. Waves 0.5-3m+ depending on swell and season. Long right-hand rides with hollow sections. Water 19-23°C. Wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty in summer. Reef shoes recommended on the rocky sections.
Near the northern entrance of Dakhla town, Atlantic coast. Westpoint Dakhla hotel directly at the spot. About 15-20 min drive from the lagoon camps. Accessible by regular car (no 4x4 needed). Parking at the spot. Most camps organize excursions (30 min from the southern lagoon camps).
Side-offshore wind from the north. Gusty and capricious near the point, but powerful and consistent towards the beach. 15-25 knots typical. Wind on the ocean side is generally lighter and gustier than on the lagoon. Wind stability improves as you ride beyond the point.
Rocky bottom — take care at low tide, wear reef shoes. Strong side-offshore wind, gusty near the point but powerful and strong towards the beach. Powerful waves possible (1-3m+). Currents stronger at high tide. Intermediate to advanced level required. Spot shared with surfers — respect lineup. Isolated ocean-side spot.
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