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Dixcove surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
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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
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dixcove this week:
The surf forecast for Dixcove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dixcove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 6PM. 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+) | 12AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dixcove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | |
161 | 160 | 156 | 329 | 323 | 219 | 225 | 245 | 173 | 480 | 464 | 371 | 496 | 353 | 801 | 590 | 572 | 398 | 339 | 280 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.17m | 9:09AM1.13m | 8:55PM1.06m | 10:37AM1.13m | 10:27PM1.00m | 11:57AM1.19m | 11:58PM1.01m | 12:57PM1.26m | 1:07AM1.07m | 1:41PM1.33m | 1:59AM1.13m | 2:17PM1.37m | 2:42AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.49m | 2:20AM0.26m | 3:04PM0.59m | 3:34AM0.34m | 4:45PM0.62m | 4:55AM0.38m | 6:14PM0.57m | 6:05AM0.38m | 7:16PM0.49m | 7:01AM0.37m | 8:00PM0.40m | 7:46AM0.36m | 8:35PM0.31m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 |
161 | 160 | 156 | 329 | 323 | 202 | 225 | 219 | 173 | 480 | 464 | 284 | 319 | 319 | 801 | 590 | 572 | 398 | 339 | 280 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
146 | 104 | 99 | 131 | 161 | 20 | 68 | 8 | 157 | 186 | 311 | 371 | 496 | 353 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 71 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 15 | — | SW 8 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 5 | S 12 |
64 | 55 | 100 | 7 | 40 | 31 | 49 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 42 | 141 | 21 | — | 3 | 18 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 219 | 172 | 245 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 2932 | 32 | 32 | 2932 | 550 | 1066 | 1092 | 32 | 550 | 1328 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 0 | 5 | 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.











