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Dixcove Surf Forecast
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Dixcove surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dixcove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dixcove sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dixcove this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dixcove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixcove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | |
488 | 408 | 280 | 236 | 153 | 178 | 112 | 235 | 101 | 94 | 151 | 332 | 382 | 345 | 392 | 394 | 340 | 340 | 296 | 290 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.13m | 2:17PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.18m | 2:49PM1.40m | 3:19AM1.22m | 3:19PM1.40m | 3:54AM1.25m | 3:48PM1.38m | 4:27AM1.25m | 4:17PM1.34m | 5:00AM1.23m | 4:46PM1.30m | 5:33AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00PM0.40m | 7:46AM0.36m | 8:35PM0.31m | 8:25AM0.35m | 9:06PM0.24m | 9:00AM0.34m | 9:36PM0.17m | 9:34AM0.34m | 10:06PM0.13m | 10:08AM0.35m | 10:36PM0.12m | 10:41AM0.37m | 11:07PM0.13m | 11:14AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | 6:13 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
 kJ | 488 | 408 | 280 | 236 | 153 | 178 | 112 | 235 | 82 | 76 | 78 | 332 | 382 | 345 | 392 | 394 | 340 | 340 | 296 | 290 | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | ESE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 25 | 5 | 71 | 70 | 90 | 58 | 23 | 101 | 94 | 151 | 17 | 4 | 34 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 32 | 103 | 146 | 126 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | S 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 25 | 4 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 | — | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 11 | 275 | 212 | 143 | 996 | 32 | 32 | 1266 | 32 | 550 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
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Information about the Dixcove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dixcove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dixcove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dixcove 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 (Dixcove) 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 Dixcove 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.
Dixcove is 25 km (16 miles) from Takoradi. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Takoradi. Takoradi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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