Surfing Untouchables: The Complete Guide

Untouchables is a point break located in Dakhla, Western Sahara, offering a right-hander along the continent's diverse coastline. Untouchables is a remote quality right-hander in the Dakhla wilderness. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is WNW (300°), with workable conditions from W to NNW (270°–330°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Untouchables needs a minimum of 1m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.5m / 8ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the NE (45°). The full offshore range spans N to E (0°–90°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Untouchables runs October, November, December, January, February, March (Oct–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: Remote quality right handle. NE winds.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 19°C / 66°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is VIL, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by road.

Access: Remote quality right handle. 4x4 essential.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk

Very remote. 4x4 essential.

Safety Tips:

Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (6/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Untouchables? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Untouchables is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*