
Surf Forecasts:
Elmina surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, S swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with S 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 64 | 69 | 71 | 63 | 62 | 79 | 79 | 39 | 49 | 123 | 74 | 78 | 36 | 71 | 74 | 127 | 172 | 127 | 144 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.52m | 4:08AM1.72m | 4:47PM1.52m | 4:48AM1.67m | 5:32PM1.48m | 5:31AM1.58m | 6:22PM1.42m | 6:17AM1.47m | 7:19PM1.35m | 7:10AM1.34m | 8:27PM1.29m | 8:16AM1.22m | 9:49PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.01m | 9:52PM0.19m | 10:28AM-0.03m | 10:34PM0.21m | 11:09AM-0.01m | 11:19PM0.28m | 11:54AM0.04m | 00:07AM0.38m | 12:43PM0.14m | 1:04AM0.50m | 1:40PM0.24m | 2:16AM0.61m | 2:49PM0.34m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 5 | S 8 | S 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
46 | 64 | 69 | 71 | 63 | 49 | 36 | 37 | 29 | 49 | 37 | 74 | 78 | 36 | 71 | 74 | 119 | 108 | 110 | 86 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 |
64 | 20 | 45 | 20 | 38 | 62 | 39 | 79 | 33 | 19 | 2 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 46 | 77 | 172 | 127 | 144 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 18 | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 19 | SSW 9 | S 18 | S 13 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 19 | SW 8 | S 14 |
23 | 29 | 7 | 53 | 25 | 38 | 79 | 12 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 10 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 9 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 |
— | 44 | 45 | 10 | 29 | — | — | 46 | 14 | 18 | 123 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 127 | 6 | — | 3 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 2866 | 97 | 97 | 2656 | 615 | 583 | 615 | 73 | 97 | 615 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 2067 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 73 |
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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.
Elmina is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Elmina. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elmina. Elmina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










