Assinie lies along the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea coast of Ivory Coast, where south and southwest swells shape the beach and point breaks breaks into rideable waves across a range of conditions. The surf window runs April through September, with water temperatures around 26-29C making it comfortable to spend long hours in the lineup. This cosmopolitan West African stretch of coast offers French-Ivorian cuisine as a backdrop to every session, and the pace of life here allows you to focus on the surf without distractions. And a pace that lets you surf without the pressure of packed lineups. Out of the water, Paris of West Africa and the distinctive character of French-Ivorian cuisine make every day rewarding. Assinie is a destination that captures the spirit of surfing in Ivory Coast, where the waves, the landscape, and the local culture combine to create something worth traveling for. Whether you visit for a few days or settle in for a longer stay, the breaks around Assinie will keep you coming back.