Elmina Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.07° N 1.38° W

Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elmina sea temperature is
25.2°C
0.1° 

Elmina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elmina surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 24th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Rating
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1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
1.4
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
162
160
526
614
563
544
715
600
556
426
350
238
177
170
131
75
96
53
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
25
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:47PM0.96m
10:12AM1.04m
00:35AM1.03m
12:01PM1.08m
1:27AM1.15m
1:06PM1.18m
2:03AM1.29m
1:51PM1.28m
2:33AM1.42m
2:30PM1.38m
3:03AM1.54m
3:07PM1.46m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.76m
5:20PM0.54m
5:54AM0.74m
6:32PM0.47m
7:01AM0.66m
7:20PM0.38m
7:48AM0.55m
7:58PM0.30m
8:26AM0.43m
8:33PM0.22m
9:02AM0.31m
9:07PM0.16m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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