Akwaadi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ghana – Gold Coast)

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Akwaadi Surf Guide

Akwaadi on the Gold Coast is an exposed river break that has consistent surf. The surf tends to be favoured in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the south southwest. The river breaks offers right-handers. Rarely crowded here. Take care of the strong rips here.

Akwaadi Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
River	2	consistent	29.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Akwaadi:

The best conditions reported for surf at Akwaadi 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 Akwaadi (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Akwaadi with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 15% of the time in November while 85% 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

15%

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

blown out

85%

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 Akwaadi Location Map

Interactive Akwaadi 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 Akwaadi is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Akwaadi is Abidjan Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Ivory Coast, 220 km (137 miles) away.

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Akwaadi Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 14:14 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05			Wed
ft, °F	3PM	6PM	9PM	0AM
Wave (m)	SSE	SSE	S	SSE
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	on	on	on

Tides at Akwaadi

Current tide and informaton

For Akwaadi, 0 km from Akwaadi.

Next High Water: 05:46pm | 1.17m

Next Low Water: 12:16am | 0.22m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Akwaadi Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.3 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Akwaadi 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*: 29.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite