Dixcove Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ghana – Gold Coast)

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Dixcove Surf Guide

Dixcove on the Gold Coast is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has consistent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no beach break Rarely crowded here. Beware of pollution and rocks.

Dixcove Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point/river	2	consistent	28.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Dixcove:

The best conditions reported for surf at Dixcove occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Dixcove (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Dixcove with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 14% of the time in January while 86% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

14%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

86%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Dixcove Location Map

Interactive Dixcove surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Dixcove is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Dixcove is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC), also in Ghana, 218 km (135 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Dixcove Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 17 April 2026, 15:00 Local Time

m, °C	Friday 17			Sat
ft, °F	3PM	6PM	9PM	0AM
Wave (m)	S	S	S	SSW
Period (s)	18	17	17	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	on	on	on

Tides at Dixcove

Current tide and informaton

For Busua Beach, 5 km from Dixcove.

Next High Water: 03:59pm | 1.61m

Next Low Water: 10:20pm | -0.0m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Dixcove Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.8 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Dixcove won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite