Gabon

Country Data

Regions

1

Breaks

9

Coastline

885 KM

Cost of living

Capital

Libreville

Current Time

Security

Health

Where to surf in Gabon

Nestled below the 'Armpit of Africa', few foreigners make the journey to surf Gabon, while the sparse local surfing population – mostly French expatriates – rarely travel beyond Port-Gentil or the capital, Libreville in Northern Gabon where all of the known spots are located.

Further Regions to Explore

To the south the extensive littoral strip of jungle-clad beaches and lagoons in the Loango National Park remain untouched by all but the resident surfing hippos and elephants. Some foreign explorers have scoped the south and found bigger, longer, more powerful lefts over shifting sands in the jungle wilderness. Much further south, the large promontory of Mayumba organises long lines of lefthanders to hug the point for hundreds of metres.

Gabon surf map

Explore the 1 regions & 9 surf breaks in Gabon.

Travel Information

General
Current Time
Tourists
269,000
Population
2,225,734
Tourist Info
Tourist Info

Security

Health

Money
Currency
XAF
Exchange rate
$1 = 508 XAF XAF

Cost of living

Communication
Dialing in
+241
Dialing out
00
Language
French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Electricity
Plug Type
c
e
Visas

Get an e-Visa before arrival. Prices are variable and are not cheap. You also need a yellow fever vaccine certificate.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.

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