About This Spot
PK 55, Mauritania is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mauritania.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NNW winds, peaking from February to November, PK 55, Mauritania delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind most afternoons from 14-20knots, February to August and then again from mid-October to end of November.
When to Go
A shorty is enough for most of the year.
What to Expect
Water generally quite flat if occasionally a little too choppy for most tastes. Occasional jellyfish swarms in June and July.
Wind & Conditions
NNW
Best wind direction
Wind most afternoons from 14-20knots, February to August and then again from mid-October to end of November.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water generally quite flat if occasionally a little too choppy for most tastes. Occasional jellyfish swarms in June and July.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Location is exactly 55kms north of the capital Nouakchott and then 10 mins down a dirt track, the turning to which is marked by a dead camel (no joke!) and a tire on a post...welcome to Mauritania.
Location
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