Surf Forecasts:
Elmina surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elmina this week:
The surf forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tue 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
377 | 293 | 394 | 399 | 436 | 280 | 263 | 190 | 141 | 139 | 91 | 89 | 99 | 63 | 63 | 71 | 52 | 67 | 85 | 80 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:55PM1.15m | 11:31AM1.48m | 00:12AM1.19m | 12:29PM1.54m | 1:20AM1.26m | 1:25PM1.59m | 2:20AM1.34m | 2:19PM1.62m | 3:15AM1.42m | 3:12PM1.63m | 4:08AM1.49m | 4:03PM1.62m | 5:00AM1.53m | 4:53PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54AM0.43m | 6:07PM0.37m | 5:58AM0.41m | 7:05PM0.24m | 7:00AM0.38m | 7:58PM0.12m | 7:59AM0.34m | 8:48PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.31m | 9:38PM-0.04m | 9:50AM0.30m | 10:26PM-0.06m | 10:44AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 9 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 6 | S 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 16 |
377 | 293 | 394 | 399 | 436 | 280 | 263 | 190 | 141 | 41 | 45 | 89 | 45 | 39 | 63 | 71 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 16 | S 8 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
41 | 136 | 24 | 33 | 42 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 139 | 91 | 5 | 99 | 63 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 16 | SSE 10 | S 21 | S 21 | SSE 9 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 8 | S 18 | WSW 4 | S 16 | SSE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | — | — |
32 | 127 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
— | — | — | 30 | — | 57 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 52 | — | 48 | — | — | 30 | 44 | 52 | 67 | 85 | 80 | 96 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 46 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 615 | 97 | 2655 | 97 | 73 | 20 | 66 | 0 | 615 | 509 | 73 | 97 | 97 | 426 | 615 |
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Information about the Elmina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Elmina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elmina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elmina surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Elmina) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Elmina may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Elmina is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Elmina. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elmina. Elmina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











