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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Feature Stories
Senegal’s surfers are making waves globally, thanks to its pristine beaches, welcoming community, and culture that celebrates the ocean’s rhythm.
Along Senegal’s sun-drenched Atlantic coast, a surfing revolution is unfolding. With its 700km coastline of palm-fringed beaches and powerful swells, this West African nation has quietly become a pilgrimage site for wave riders worldwide. But Senegal offers far more than just perfect barrels—it’s a place where surfing intertwines with traditional fishing culture, pulsating sabar drum rhythms, and the mouthwatering aroma of thieboudienne cooking in beachside shacks.