University Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ghana – Gold Coast)
| Name: | University |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
University on the Gold Coast is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf. The surf tends to be optimum in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north with some shelter here from west winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the south. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall University 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 figure shows the variation of swells directed at University through a typical year ... (show all text)
This chart illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see University surf quality by season and University surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of University |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to University:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Elmina | 12 mi |
| Second closest break | Fort Sebastian | 31 mi |
| Third closest break | Takoradi | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest break | St Charles | 43 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fort Good Hope | 52 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to University: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 2571 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 2692 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 2769 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 2950 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 3086 mi |
Tide stations nearest to University: |
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| Closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 2242 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rocas, Atol das, Brazil | 2336 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 2464 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 2466 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 2469 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to University: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 1855 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 1972 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 2214 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Javalambre (Spain) | 2420 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdelinares (Spain) | 2438 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to University: |
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| Closest city location | Cape Coast (Ghana) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Elmina (Ghana) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Saltpond (Ghana) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Shama Junction (Ghana) | 31 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Mumford (Ghana) | 34 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to University is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 67 km (42 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to University is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC), also in Ghana, 127 km (79 miles) away.
