Elmina Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.07° N 1.38° W

Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elmina sea temperature is
23.5° C
0.8° 

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


Elmina surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,257 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elmina this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
S
11
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
15
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.3
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
404
358
437
477
612
522
602
447
440
545
577
836
1149
871
713
694
569
440
434
345
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
10
W
10
WSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
25
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
W
25
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:09PM1.54m
5:47AM1.68m
5:49PM1.48m
6:22AM1.63m
6:27PM1.39m
6:54AM1.53m
7:05PM1.28m
7:25AM1.42m
7:44PM1.17m
7:58AM1.31m
8:31PM1.06m
8:37AM1.20m
9:40PM0.97m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.04m
11:46AM0.29m
11:49PM0.13m
12:24PM0.32m
00:23AM0.23m
1:02PM0.36m
00:57AM0.35m
1:41PM0.42m
1:33AM0.47m
2:25PM0.47m
2:14AM0.58m
3:22PM0.52m
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6:01
6:01
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6:17
6:17
6:17
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
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Temp °C
25
24
25
24
23
25
24
23
26
25
24
26
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
Feels °C
25
26
26
24
24
25
23
23
27
25
25
27
25
24
25
24
24
25
25
23
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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.

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