Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ghana – Gold Coast)
| Name: | Elmina |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Elmina on the Gold Coast is an exposed point break that has quite reliable surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. The best wind direction is from the north with some shelter here from west winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. There is no beach break Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Elmina Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph describes the variation of swells directed at Elmina through an average year.... (show all text)
The rose diagram shows how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see Elmina surf quality by season and Elmina surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Elmina |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Elmina:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | University | 12 mi |
| Second closest break | Fort Sebastian | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | Takoradi | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Busua Beach | 41 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dixcove | 44 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Elmina: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 2576 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 2698 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 2771 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 2952 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 3088 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Elmina: |
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| Closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 2230 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rocas, Atol das, Brazil | 2323 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 2452 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 2454 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 2457 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Elmina: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 1855 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 1974 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 2216 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Javalambre (Spain) | 2423 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdelinares (Spain) | 2441 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Elmina: |
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| Closest city location | Elmina (Ghana) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cape Coast (Ghana) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Shama Junction (Ghana) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Saltpond (Ghana) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sekondi (Ghana) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Elmina is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Elmina is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC), also in Ghana, 147 km (91 miles) away.
